Principal Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations

Job description

The Role: Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Moderna is strengthening its presence in Norwood, Massachusetts, a cornerstone of our manufacturing and operational excellence. Our Norwood campus translates mRNA science into scalable impact, supporting the global delivery of our medicines. We welcome talent ready to drive innovation and make a meaningful difference for patients worldwide. As a Principal Research Associate within Analytical Technical Operations, you will serve as a technical anchor for bioassay execution supporting Technical Development programs across Moderna’s mRNA pipeline. You will combine deep hands-on laboratory expertise with leadership in troubleshooting, assay performance, and workflow optimization in a high-throughput setting. Operating as a fully onsite individual contributor in Norwood, MA, you will play a critical role in ensuring assay robustness, mentoring team members, and advancing automated and data-driven bioanalytical capabilities. Here’s What You’ll Do: Perform routine cell-based ELISA assays to evalua...