(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay

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 establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in the UK. This long-term investment will create skilled jobs and strengthen collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners. We welcome experts ready to help expand access to life saving vaccines. In this role, you will be at the heart of Moderna’s Immunoassays group, supporting assay development and clinical testing across a diverse therapeutic portfolio. You will generate high-quality bioanalytical data that directly informs clinical trials, ensuring precision, integrity, and scientific rigor at every step. Working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will contribute to advancing Moderna’s mRNA platform while gaining exposure to cutting-edge laboratory technologies and emerging digital and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the study lead, take responsibility for the quality and integrity of assigned immunoassay projects supporting clinical trials at Moderna; Execute experimental work for assay development, qualification, and validation, as well as testing clinical samples; Conduct assay sample analysis and deliver high-quality data within defined timelines; Prepare laboratory experiments, including media, chemicals, and reagents, ensuring accurate batch record maintenance; Maintain laboratory space and support equipment maintenance to ensure operational excellence; Be trained in and adhere to Moderna-specific procedures and standards; Collaborate effectively across multiple projects, acting as a strong communicator to coordinate competing priorities; Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality issues, escalating to study or scientific leads as needed; May author bioanalytical plans and reports, and draft or review standard operating procedures (SOPs); Ensure strict compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines at all times; Maintain up-to-date training records and demonstrate continuous learning; Assume general laboratory responsibilities as assigned to support team objectives; Operate primarily within a laboratory environment (≥85% of time), with flexibility for occasional overtime or weekend shifts as required

Requirements

BSC/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Life Sciences with experience in a lab environment; Demonstrated level of independence and work ethics; Good written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills; Good computational skills; Site-based position requiring full-time presence at Moderna's site; Not eligible for remote work; May require an enhanced pre-employment check

Nice to have

Knowledge of working in a regulated environment (GCP, ISO standards); Experience with LIMS systems; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism

Benefits

Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs; A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support; Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support; Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown; Savings and investments to help you plan for the future; Location-specific perks and extras