Principal Research Associate, Protein Design

Design, execute, and analyze experiments independently, with guidance from Scientists as needed.,Critically evaluate data, document observations, troubleshoot experiments, and maintain thorough records in an electronic lab notebook.,Communicate experimental results, insights, and challenges effectively during team meetings and cross-functional discussions.,Maintain and expand primary human cell cultures and cancer cell lines.,Generate engineered cell lines through transient transfection, stable transduction, selection, and validation.,Perform core cell and molecular biology techniques, including PCR, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, and Western blotting.,Produce and titer lentiviral vectors to support screening workflows.,Optimize and execute pooled lentiviral screening workflows to enable massively parallel screening of diverse biologics.

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

Must be willing to work on-site, full-time presence at a Moderna location required; not eligible for remote work.