Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassays

Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassays

Moderna

Oxford, United Kingdom

Moderna is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Research Associate to join the Immunoassays Group in Harwell, UK. This role will focus on the development of cell-based immunoassays and GCLP clinical trial sample testing across multiple therapeutic areas. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in executing assay development, qualification, and validation while ensuring high-quality data generation for clinical trials. This is a laboratory-based role, and the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic research environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support Moderna’s global clinical programs.

Here's What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Under the guidance of the Scientific Lead, ensure the quality and integrity of assigned projects supporting clinical trials.
• Develop, qualify, and validate cell-based immunoassays and conduct clinical sample analysis.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures, ensuring high-quality cell viability for assays.
• Prepare media, reagents, and chemicals while keeping detailed batch records.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and author experimental plans and reports.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues, reporting findings to the scientific lead.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Assuming general laboratory responsibilities, such as acting as a safety coordinator or instrument/process/technology owner.
• Ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines while maintaining up-to-date training records.
• Spending 85% or more of working hours in the laboratory environment.
• Occasionally working overtime or weekend shifts as needed.
• Generating and analyzing experimental data independently, reporting findings to cross-functional teams.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We Obsess Over Learning – This role requires scientific curiosity and the ability to rapidly learn new immunoassay techniques while staying updated with the latest advancements in the field. A passion for continuous improvement and innovation will be crucial.
• We Push Past Possible – As a Senior Research Associate, you will be part of a fast-paced, high-impact team responsible for delivering critical clinical trial data. The ability to troubleshoot, think outside the box, and apply creative problem-solving to assay development is key to success.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• BSC/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or biomedical scientists with laboratory research experience in a lab environment
• Hands-on experience with cell culture in aseptic conditions.
• 2-3 years technical experience in cell culture, lab instrumentation, cell-based assays preferred.
• Demonstrated level of independence and work ethics.
• Good written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism.
• Preferably knowledge of working in a regulated environment (GCP, GLP, ISO standards).
• Preferable experience with LIMS systems.

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