Sr. Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

Role: Senior Research Associate specializing in clinical flow cytometry within Moderna's Clinical Flow Cytometry group, supporting clinical programs across various therapeutic areas. Responsibilities: develop and validate high parameter spectral flow cytometry assays, perform clinical sample testing (including ex vivo stimulation, intracellular cytokine staining, PBMC isolation), and generate high-quality data for clinical trials. Ensure assay rigor, adherence to GCLP guidelines, and timely data delivery. Collaborate with team members on assay development, validation, and process improvements. Requirements: BS/MS in Immunology, Life Sciences, or related field; 3+ years lab experience in flow cytometry, cell culture, and ex vivo assays; experience in regulated labs preferred; computational skills in analytical software. High-value specifics: experience with high parameter spectral flow cytometry, immune response profiling, therapeutic areas involving immune monitoring, and clinical trial sample analysis. Work setup: full-time, onsite at Moderna’s facility, with occasional overtime or weekend work.