Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate

Moderna is a clinical stage pioneer of messenger RNA Therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug technology that produces human proteins, antibodies and entirely novel protein constructs inside patient cells, which are in turn secreted or active intracellularly.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated pharmacologist to assist in developing the in vivo and in vitro data package to support advancement of Moderna’s mRNA technology platform and pipeline.

* Performance of in vivo assays including rodent handling, dosing and tissue harvest * Performance of in vitro assays (ELISA, FACS, reporter systems, Luciferase, Western blotting, etc.) * Standard mammalian cell culture support * General laboratory assistance including lab equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, and the ordering and receiving of lab supplies * Accountable for project success and results delivery * Closely collaborate with other members within the research group and broadly with departments throughout the company * Record and communicate findings

**Minimum Qualifications** * BS with at least 5 years of industry experience or MS with at least 3 years of industry experience in biology, pharmacology, or other related discipline. * Hands on experience in rodent handling and dosing (IV, IM, SC, IP) is required * Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture (cell lines and primary cells) * Hands on experience with the utilization of cell-based assays to examine the expression and activity of a variety of protein targets * Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a highly dynamic environment. **Preferred Qualifications** * Familiarity with animal models used in genetics and metabolism research * Hands on experience in setting up ex vivo assays (liver, muscle, adipose, kidney, heart) * Surgical experience is a plus * Experience with isolation and characterization of primary cells (hepatocytes, pancreatic islets, kidney cells, myocardial cells and MEFs) * Ability to multi-task to meet technology development and research goals **Competencies** * Excellent documentation and communication skills * Ability to work independently as well as work as part of a cross functional team, comfortable with presenting and speaking in a variety of setting and with coworkers at a variety of levels * Outcome-oriented and attentive to details with strong analytical and communication skills * Ability to Adapt to Frequent Change