Sr. Research Associate, Immunology

Overview

Moderna is seeking a talented, experienced, and motivated scientist to join the Infectious Disease Research Immunology and Antibody Discovery team. The candidate will advance vaccine and therapeutic candidates from key preclinical through IND‑enabling studies and support translational decisions across multiple programs.

• Design, execute, and optimize antibody binding assays across platforms including ELISA, Luminex, MSD, and Octet.
• Develop and perform competitive and capture ELISAs.
• Conduct functional serological assays, such as blockade and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Perform epitope‑specific enrichment and depletion studies to characterize humoral immune responses.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and develop and execute cell‑based assays.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using tools such as Graph Pad Prism.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in electronic lab notebooks and contribute to SOP development.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven presentations and reports and present findings at team meetings.
• Manage multiple experiments and projects concurrently, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Support automation of routine assays and implement AI‑enabled workflows where applicable.
• Evaluate scientific literature to inform assay development and identify emerging technologies in infectious disease research.

• Bachelor’s degree in immunology, microbiology, vaccinology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with ligand binding assays and a strong understanding of assay design and execution.
• Rapid learning ability and adaptability to evolving scientific and programmatic needs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to data quality and reproducibility.
• Site‑based position requiring full‑time presence at Moderna’s site. Remote work is not eligible.
• Position does not sponsor immigration; candidates must hold U.S. work authorization.

• Experience working across pathogen types (bacteria, viruses, parasites).
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional environment.
• Capacity to manage multiple experiments and priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Curiosity and boldness in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas.

Salary range: $74,000.00 – $. The final salary within the range will be based on competencies, experience, and business needs. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, incentive compensation, or equity award per company plan.

Benefits include:

• Best‑in‑class health care coverage and voluntary benefit programs.
• Well‑being resources, including fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits such as fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year‑end shutdown.
• Savings and investment opportunities.
• Location‑specific perks.

Moderna is a committed equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We offer reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the Accommodations team.

This position is an E‑Verify employer and is subject to U.S. export control laws. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this role. Moderna is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons for an export control license.