Scientist, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immuno-Assays – Cell Based

Overview

In this role you will lead the development and validation of complex cell-based immunoassays to support Moderna’s clinical trials. You will work at the Immunoassays hub, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance. You’ll shape assay strategies, apply advanced workflows, and drive data generation across multiple therapeutic areas. This position offers the opportunity to impact clinical development and advance innovations in immunoassay technology within a vibrant, mission-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare
• well-being resources
• family building benefits
• generous paid time off
• savings and investments
• location-specific perks

Responsibilities

• Serve as scientific contact for cell-based immunoassay development across clinical programs
• Ensure quality and integrity of assigned projects supporting clinical trials
• Design, develop, optimize, and execute cell-based immunoassays for clinical objectives
• Lead assay qualification and validation to meet scientific, regulatory, and operational requirements
• Perform clinical sample testing and analysis to generate robust datasets
• Conduct testing in compliance with GCP/GLP requirements
• Deliver high-quality data within timelines and industry standards
• Author technical and validation reports and study documentation
• Identify and resolve quality issues and escalate when needed
• Act as SME on multifunctional project teams as required
• Present assay results and progress at project meetings to stakeholders
• Collaborate to evaluate emerging technologies and innovative solutions
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in cell culture, immunoassay development, and clinical sample analysis
• Support continuous improvement to assay performance and data quality
• Coach and train junior staff on procedures and compliance
• Contribute to performance reviews for junior associates
• Foster collaborative, inclusive lab environment
• Ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance at all times
• Maintain training records and documentation
• Provide overtime/weekend coverage as needed
• Travel to trainings, conferences, and meetings
• Report to Associate Director, Immuno-assay UK

Key requirements

• PhD with >2 years or BSC/MSc with >6 years in immunology or related field with clinical assay validation in GLP/GCLP environment
• Background in infectious diseases, virology, bacteriology or oncology; containment level 3 experience is advantageous
• Experience with cell culture and cell-based assays, especially viral neutralization or bacteriology assays
• Strong understanding of efficacy testing in clinical trial context
• Ability to work cross-functionally with strong leadership and independence
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to influence and collaborate
• Curiosity for new technologies and creative experimental design; collaborative mindset
• Strong computational skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software
• Experience in regulated environments with GLP, GCP, ISO standards

• cross-functional collaboration
• leadership
• communication
• cell culture
• cell-based immunoassays
• viral neutralization assays

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