Senior Research Associate, Lab Operations - Oxford, United Kingdom - Moderna

Moderna

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna's strategic partnership with the UK Government is exemplified by our innovative presence at Harwell.

Our mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases.

This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic and NHS partners across the UK.

We're looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavor, contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all.

Here's What You'll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be**:

Implementing biospecimen accessioning for clinical studies (phase I-III) and monitoring of biospecimens, ensuring compliance with the Human Tissue Act and Informed Consent Forms.

Providing scientific staff with the correct samples as requested, and ensuring all samples are stored and tracked in the LIMS.

Restocking laboratories with plasticware, PPE, etc., and contributing to the lab safety plan, CoSHH, and Risk Assessments as necessary.

Maintaining compliance with regulations and SOPs, scheduling laboratory and equipment time for staff, and enforcing policies around personal protective equipment.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Working closely with colleagues in the clinical development organization as well as other cross-functional groups.

Providing training on non-analytical laboratory equipment and participating in the Laboratory workflow daily, including quality control on instruments.

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:
BSc/MSc in a related scientific discipline is essential, with 5+ years laboratory experience.

Previous experience in a regulated laboratory is preferred

Willingness to learn new concepts and challenge boundaries; adaptability to change

Organization and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to work with and support colleagues in other departments

Proven ability to develop and work independently and to collaborate cross-functionally to accomplish goals in a timely manner

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team.

We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.

Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every d