Sr. Research Associate, Immunology

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

• Execute and optimize antibody binding assays across platforms including ELISA, Luminex, MSD, and Octet.
• Design, develop, and perform competitive and capture ELISAs.
• Perform functional serological assays, including blockade and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Conduct 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 designing and executing assays with increasing independence.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving scientific and programmatic needs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to data quality and reproducibility.
• Position is site‑based; remote work is not eligible.
• Must already hold work authorization in the U.S. and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship.

• Ability to work across pathogen types (bacteria, viruses, parasites).
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment.
• Curious about new paths for drug discovery, bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas, and relentless in pursuing successful outcomes.

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

Salary range: $74,000.00 – $. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow.

If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply.

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