Moderna
(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay
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The Role
Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.
Join Moderna's Clinical Biomarker Laboratory and play a hands-on role in generating high-quality immunoassay data that supports clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. Working within a collaborative laboratory environment, you will contribute to assay development, clinical sample testing, and the delivery of reliable scientific data while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. As Moderna continues to evolve its digital capabilities, you'll also have opportunities to work alongside advanced laboratory technologies and emerging Generative AI-enabled tools that enhance scientific workflows and operational excellence.
Here's What You'll Do
- Support immunoassay development and clinical testing activities across multiple therapeutic programmes.
- Under the guidance of the study lead, ensure the quality and integrity of assigned immunoassay projects supporting Moderna clinical trials.
- Prepare laboratory media, chemicals and reagents while maintaining accurate batch records.
- Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and ensure laboratory spaces remain organised and operational.
- Prepare and execute laboratory experiments.
- Conduct immunoassay sample analysis to generate high-quality clinical data.
- Complete training on Moderna-specific laboratory procedures and apply them consistently.
- Deliver accurate, high-quality data within established project timelines.
- Contribute to the preparation of bioanalytical plans and reports and assist with drafting or reviewing SOPs where appropriate.
- Identify, troubleshoot and communicate quality issues to study or scientific leads.
- Undertake general laboratory responsibilities to support efficient day-to-day operations.
- Ensure full compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements at all times.
- Maintain training records in accordance with Moderna requirements.
- Spend the majority of working time (85% or more) within the laboratory environment.
- Support occasional overtime or weekend work when required to meet project needs.
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Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- BSC/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Life sciences with experience in a lab environment.
- 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
- Preferable knowledge of working in a regulated environment (GCP, ISO standards)
- Preferable experience with LIMS systems.
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
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As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
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!
Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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