Scientist, Infectious Disease Research
Company: Moderna Therapeutics
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
The Role:This role is an exciting opportunity for an
experienced, talented and motivated Scientist to be part of the
vaccine design team for bacterial and viral targets. The Scientist
will apply expertise in bacteriology, virology, immunology and
structural biology to design novel mRNA sequences for candidate
vaccines. The Scientist will be responsible for working on the
discovery and development of Moderna---s mRNA vaccine and
immunotherapy candidates and advance these into IND-enabling
studies. The Scientist will collaborate with other cross-functional
teams, evaluate designed mRNAs in the lab and present results
internally and externally. Located in Cambridge, MA, the Scientist
should be outstanding in their fields, collaborative team members
and excellent communicators.Here---s What You---ll Do: Design and
validate bacterial and viral vaccines or immunotherapy candidates
in vitro and in vivo.Propose novel vaccine and therapeutic targets
aligned with Moderna---s scientific strategy and capabilities.
Interpret, troubleshoot, and report complex data.Work closely with
cross-functional teams across the Moderna ecosystem, collaborators
and CROs to progress candidates from discovery through IND-enabling
studies.Maintain expertise in the field of infectious disease (with
special focus on bacterial vaccines), immunotherapy and therapeutic
developments, biomarker discovery and patient outcomes, attend
conferences, and liaise with external experts in the field.Manage
multiple experiments, projects and interactions with supporting
functions.Apply scientific expertise to identify mRNA vaccine and
immunotherapy discovery strategies.Provide scientific and technical
support to interdisciplinary project teams.Prepare documents and
present strategy, results, project updates, and summaries.Here---s
What You---ll Bring to the Table:Exceptional PhD, expertise in
protein engineering, protein characterization, bacteriology,
virology and immunology are required. We are particularly
interested in candidates who have experience in structural biology
and structure-based vaccine design with application to bacterial
antigens.Experience in protein production and evaluation is
required, including protein chromatography and in vitro assays such
as ELISA, affinity measurements. Experience in design and/or
functional evaluation of antibodies is desirable.Expertise in
cellular and molecular biology including cell culture,
transfections, transformation western blotting,
immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry are necessary.Proven track
record of high impact publications and presentations in the field
of antigen design and vaccinology.The ability to work in a
cross-functional work environment is critical; leadership skills
and independence are expected.Excellent written, presentation and
interpersonal communication skills; ability to influence and
collaborate in a team environment.Candidate will be curious in
exploring new paths for vaccine and drug discovery, bold in
proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. Will work
collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless
in pursuing successful outcomes.Here---s What We---ll Bring to the
Table: On-site subsidized cafeteria or catered
lunchesCompany-provided iPhoneFree parking, monthly subway pass or
a subsidized commuter rail passFree annual corporate membership to
BluebikesHighly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical
offered through BCBS (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered through
VSPFlexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent
care expenses16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new
parents 16 weeks 100% paid family caregiver leave20 weeks 100% paid
medical leaveEligible for ---Moderna Month--- (one month paid
sabbatical after five years of service and eligible for additional
one month paid sabbatical every 3 years thereafter)Adoption
assistance and discounts to local childcare centers, as well as
access to care.com401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 50%
match on first 6% deferred. Match is vested immediatelyA suite of
Moderna paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance,
short-term and long-term disabilityVoluntary legal assistance
plan15 days--- vacation and 7 sick days per year, in addition to a
discretionary winter shut down and 11 company paid holidays
(includes 2 floating holidays)About Moderna:Moderna is advancing
messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of
transformative medicines for patients. mRNA medicines are designed
to direct the body---s cells to produce intracellular, membrane or
secreted proteins that can have a therapeutic or preventive benefit
and have the potential to address a broad spectrum of diseases. The
company---s platform builds on continuous advances in basic and
applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing,
providing Moderna the capability to pursue in parallel a robust
pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing
therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology,
rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune and
inflammatory diseases, independently and with strategic
collaborators.Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Moderna currently
has strategic alliances for development programs with AstraZeneca
PLC and Merck & Co., Inc., as well as the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of
Defense, and BARDA. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical
employer by Science for the past six years. To learn more, visit
.Our Mission:Deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new
generation of transformative medicines for patients.Moderna is a
smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.Moderna is
committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a
person---s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin,
ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable
law. LI-AK1- Full time
Keywords: Moderna Therapeutics, Somerville , Scientist, Infectious Disease Research, Other , Somerville, Massachusetts
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