Sr. Research Associate, In Vivo Pharm
$74,000–$118,400 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States or Research, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Execute in vivo studies supporting autoimmune disease programs, including evaluation of immune cell modulation, inflammatory readouts, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic efficacy. Perform hands-on procedures such as compound administration by multiple routes, blood and tissue collection, necropsy, and clinical observations. Partner with research leads to support study design, endpoint selection, data interpretation, and troubleshooting while coordinating logistics like dosing schedules and reagent preparation. Analyze and visualize study data using established tools and maintain clear documentation of protocols and sample inventories in compliance with IACUC and biosafety policies. This hands-on vivarium-based role requires 2+ years of in vivo research experience and involves holiday and weekend work within Moderna's 70% in-office model.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline
- 2+ years of hands-on in vivo research experience with demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
- Experience performing common in vivo procedures including mouse handling, dosing, blood collection, tissue harvest, necropsy, and clinical monitoring
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data generation, documentation, and reproducibility
- Ability to follow study protocols, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with scientific and operational team members
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment
- Commitment to animal welfare, ethical research practices, and compliance with IACUC-approved protocols
- Hands-on laboratory and vivarium-based role
- Holiday and weekend work
- Ability to lift, move, or handle laboratory materials in accordance with safety guidelines
- US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)
Desired Qualifications
- 4+ years of hands-on in vivo research experience with demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
- Experience with autoimmune or inflammatory disease models
- Familiarity with oncology or immuno-oncology models
- Proficiency with GraphPad Prism and Excel
- Experience with Benchling In Vivo
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