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Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassays
Immunoassay Scientist – Clinical Trials
Location: Harwell, UK (On-site Primary Role) Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Working with exceptional global teams across a broad pipeline, you’ll shape a career with immediate, meaningful impact on patients.
This Immunoassay Scientist role is based at the Harwell site, where you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Moderna’s clinical development programmes. As part of the Immunoassays group, you will:
- Develop, qualify, validate, and execute functional immunoassays supporting GCP clinical trials.
- Generate high-quality scientific data that informs decision-making across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Collaborate closely in a fast-paced laboratory setting, driving assay innovation and compliance excellence.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Immunoassay UK, you will align scientific rigor with operational efficiency while contributing to reassuring progress toward clinical and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Core Laboratory Work
- Support assay development, qualification, validation, and GCP sample testing across diverse therapeutic areas.
- Design and execute functional assay experiments, independently generating high-quality scientific data.
- Operate with calibrated precision, delivering reliable results on schedule.
- As a process owner, maintain accurate batch records, logs, and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to risk-based compliance (GCP, GLP, ISO standards).
Technical & Scientific Partners
- Interpret experimental results, summarize findings, and communicate insights to cross-functional teams.
- Prepare clear, accurate reports, SOPs, and experimental protocols, reducing ambiguity in documentation.
- Validate sample-wide precision and safety; troubleshoot quality-related deviations with the Scientific Lead.
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Collaboration & Ownership
- Lead small to mid-sized projects while balancing concurrency with high-maintenance priority items.
- Participate in quality reviews, audit support, and safety coordinations.
- Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Propose and implement operational efficiencies, including leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI for data analysis).
Day-to-Day Approach
- Approximately 85% of time involves hands-on laboratory work (cell culture, reagent handling, equipment maintenance).
- Occasional on-call/overtime support required to meet deadlines or tonal emergency needs.
Core Role Mindsets
Moderna prioritizes adaptability and continuous learning to push boundaries in mRNA innovation. Essential Codes of Conduct: ✔ Curiosity Over Arrogance – Rapid-learning, agile approaches surpass theoretical perfection. ✔ Digitization – Leverage tools to process, visualize, and scale scientific and operational tools.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements (Basic Qualifications)
✅ Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, or a related biomedical science (BSC or MSc). ✅ 2–3 years’ technical experience in assay development, function assays, or Clinical Labs (N.B.: strong candidate will have GCP, GLP, or GMP experience). ✅ Proven ability to work independently with discretion under tight deadlines. ✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report/writing, presentations, and cross-team discussions. ✅ Proficient in office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and inclined toward entry-level GraphPad Prism or analogous software. ✔ Ideal: Firsthand experience in regulated lab environments (GCP documentation, SOPs, sample registration procedures) or knowledge of LIMS data management systems.
Competitive Benefits @ Moderna
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive private healthcare plans, plus voluntary programs (vision, dental, chronic care).
- Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO (national holidays, sabbaticals, global recharge days) + discretionary year-end shutdown.
- Family Support: Extensive fertility/infertility coverage, adoption subsidies, surrogacy support.
- Savings & Investments: Competitive 401(k) matching, HSAs/FHSAs, stock awards (subject to vesting).
- Culture: 70% in-office (with detectorable hybrid flexibility) to enhance collaboration, mentorship, and innovation.
- Beside Perks: Flexible location-specific provisions; expertise training paths to GMP certification & AI tools/tools adoption.
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About Moderna
Since 2010, Moderna has pioneered mRNA technology to reshape how medicine is discovered. Our culture thrives on scientific excellence, teamwork, and a mission-driven workforce that champions patients, people, and planet.
We’re honored to be ranked among: 🔬 Top Biopharma Employer (Science) 🚀 Best Workplace for Innovators (Fast Company) 🏆 Great Place to Work
Modern Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: We’re committed to equitable talent participation, trustworthy operations, and inclusive environments. All bắnurgemployes are expected to anticipate each other in dignity without regard to race, sex, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Modernax believes outcomes occur when employees feel recognized and empowered. To ensure access for all candidates with disabilities, accommodation requests may be directed to:
- Accommodation & Adjustments Team: leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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Join a forward-thinking organization shaping a future where every interaction is an opportunity to learn. Apply today at [modernatx.com/careers].
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