Senior Scientist (Ligand Binding/HAI)

Moderna

Oxford, United Kingdom

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a talented, experienced, and motivated Senior Scientist to join the Immuno-Assays group to serve as a scientific expert and point of contact for the oversight of Immuno-Assay development, qualification/validation to support programs across multiple therapeutic areas. The Senior Scientist will lead a team in the design and execution of immunoassay development, qualification or validation, and the running of clinical samples to return high-quality data for clinical trials conducted by Moderna.

Here's What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

Providing scientific strategies to implement new immune assays (MSD, ligand binding, Multi/single plex assays);
Serving as a lead in the execution of multiple projects requiring immunoassay expertise;
Formulating novel solutions for the design of complex experiments, including ex vivo assays;
Demonstrating technical excellence and advancing high-quality scientific principles in immunoassays;
Conducting ex vivo experimental work for functional profiling of the immune system;
Performing quality review of experimental reports and ensuring staff compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Researching scientific and technical literature to propose and implement innovative solutions applicable to the Laboratory;
Assessing staff strengths and development needs, assigning projects accordingly;
Identifying and resolving quality issues and performing quality review of study reports;
Attending technical conferences and exhibits as required.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

Pursue options in parallel: Your role will require effectively managing multiple tasks and projects concurrently, ensuring the best outcomes through a comprehensive approach;
Dynamic range: Demonstrating the capacity to drive both strategy and execution, adapting swiftly to new data and changing priorities.

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

Ph.D. (2+ years in immunology or related field) or MSc with more than 4-6 years’ experience in conducting assay validation in clinical Immunology under GLP/GCLP environment;
A background in infections in diseases or oncology and experience with handling laboratory pathogens as containment level 3 is an advantage;
Experience wilt single and multi-plex assays including MSD platform;
Strong level of understanding and expertise in design and executing immune-related studies and assays;
The ability to work in a cross-functional work environment is critical; strong leadership skills and independence skills are expected;
Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment and with external stakeholders;
Candidate will be curious in exploring new technology, bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. Will work collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless in pursuing successful outcomes;
Possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism;
Knowledge of system software for data analysis and statistical analysis;
Experience of working in a regulated environment GLP, GCP, ISO standards is preferred.

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