Sr. Research Associate, Process Development

The Role

This is a Laboratory-based position that you will contribute to in the novel small molecule process development group with unique program specific guidelines and priorities.  Primary responsibilities will be analytical method and material characterization contributions.  You will have ownership of analytical focused priorities within the process chemistry team.   Support of the process chemistry group could include direct generation of key data sets, as well as on the job training and guidance to team members and partner groups.

It is expected that the candidate will contribute to continuous improvement activities related to analytical and material characterization priorities within the group.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Provide direct oversight and ownership of analytical method and compound characterization priorities that are most critical for the process chemistry group

• Troubleshoot, collaborate, and execute in various aspects of equipment and coordination with other internal groups that are also users and stakeholders of the group’s custom small molecule products

• Act as the group lead SME to stay aware of the state of the art for analytical method and characterization priorities by interacting regularly with various up-stream and down-stream development teams and maintaining awareness of the industry and academic standards

• Some hands-on contribution to preparative-scale purification activities may be part of the role from time to time

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Novel therapeutic small molecule development involving analysis and characterization of lipids, small molecules, proteins, nucleic acids, and hybrid molecules

• Basic maintaining and troubleshooting of various standard analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC and LC/MS

• Authoring of technical reports and SOPs

• Effective communication with and presentation of data in group and project meetings is essential

• Training of personnel as needed on a variety of methods or instruments, including UPLC and other key analytical equipment

• Coordination with various internal partnering groups is essential with some semi-regular travel to other local research and development sites

• MINIMUM Education: BS

• MINIMUM industry or equivalent experience: 2 years

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Extensive instrumentation knowledge for chromatography, detection, and characterization techniques such as: UHPLC, SFC, GC, IC, MS, MS/MS, CAD, UV, ELSD, NMR, FTIR, XRPD, etc.

• Familiarity and some experience with diverse and complex instrument problem troubleshooting, repair, and qualification

• Contributes to process safety related evaluations with knowledge of related tools such as: DSC and TGA

• Familiarity and some experience with purification instrumentation at preparative scale such as reverse phase and ion exchange chromatography

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology