Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations

ModernaTX • Norwood, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations is a laboratory-based role supporting Technical Development. The position focuses on analytical chemistry and supports daily laboratory operations, analytical testing, data review, troubleshooting, and method development. The successful candidate works collaboratively with process development, Digital, and Development teams to support high-throughput testing workflows and process development. The role is 100% onsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in analytical chemistry, process development, or technical operations.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices and techniques.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team with multiple concurrent priorities.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about science.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment and adapting in collaborations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate progress and challenges.
• Driven to complete assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chromatography techniques, including IEX/RP separation and UV/MS/CAD detection.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including ELISA and qPCR.
• Experience with integrated laboratory automation, including Hamilton, Tecan, and Echo liquid handlers.
• Experience with laboratory-supporting software, including Chromeleon or similar LC-controlling software, QuantStudio, LIMS, ELN, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with lab automation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including HPLCs, plate readers, liquid handlers, and specialty equipment.
• Prepare samples, execute analytical testing, and perform data analysis with rapid turnaround time.
• Perform peer data review and interpret results.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with process development colleagues on sample results.
• Enable high-throughput testing workflows with Digital and Development teams.
• Aid in developing analytical methods to support Moderna’s pipeline.
• Execute improvement projects to strengthen overall laboratory competencies.
• Maintain good documentation of experiments.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investments to help plan for the future.
• Location-specific perks and extras.
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level