Scientist, Analytical Development

Job description

The Role: Moderna is seeking a Scientist to join the Analytical Development team in Norwood, MA. This individual will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and implementing advanced analytical methods that support Moderna’s expanding therapeutic and vaccine portfolio. The successful candidate will generate high-quality data to drive method development, process understanding, and analytical readiness across new programs and manufacturing platforms. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role requires strong technical skills in chromatography, spectroscopy, and separation sciences, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with cross-functional partners in Analytical Development, Process Development, and Quality. Here’s What You’ll Do: Develop and execute analytical methods, including mass spectrometry and HPLC with various detector configurations, to assess Moderna’s plasmid, mRNA, and LNP-based products. Perform intact mass analysis and primary structure characterization of proteins. Develop LC-MS/MS methods for qualitative and quantitative protein analysis. Genera...