Sr. Research Associate, Oncology Bioinformatics, Immunoinformatics

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a highly motivated computational scientist to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and fast-paced team dedicated to the development of cancer immunotherapies. The primary focus of this role is to help develop leading-edge computational methods that translates complex immunology into cancer therapy. The ideal candidate will have solid training in machine learning, bioinformatics and basic understanding of immunology, with a proven track record of learning advanced algorithms rapidly. You will be at the forefront of immune-oncology, working alongside a team of computational biologists, immunologists, and translational biologists to drive the next generation of cancer treatments.

Here’s What You Will Do:

• Participate in implementation and evaluation of leading-edge machine learning methods related to cancer immunotherapy.

• Explore large-scale immunological datasets, including genomic, transcriptomic, mass spectrometry, and structural data, to derive and integrate orthogonal contributors of effective immunotherapy design.

• Stay abreast of scientific findings and technological developments and continuously improve computational methodology.

• Maintain detailed documentation of data analysis methods and results.

• Present findings and participate in cross-function team meetings.

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

• MS degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field

• Strong track record in machine learning algorithm development, preferably with applications in immunology, genomics, or personalized medicine

• Proficiency in handling and interpreting large-scale biological datasets, including genomic and proteomic data.

• Strong programming skills in Python/R and with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch).

• Experience with high performance cloud computing such as the AWS cloud computing platform.

• Innovative thinker with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative research team

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

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 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.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

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. J