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Full-Time
Hybrid

Scientist, Platform and TA Bioinformatics

MModerna, Inc.325 Binney Street, Cambridge, MAUS$121,600 - US$194,500 per year
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Description

Moderna is seeking a highly motivated computational scientist with an RNA biology background to develop and apply novel algorithms for designing and optimizing therapeutic mRNAs. This role involves leveraging state-of-the-art bioinformatics, optimization, and machine learning approaches to advance Moderna's mRNA design and engineering platform across multiple therapeutic areas. The successful candidate will also contribute to scientific strategy and communicate research findings.

What We're Looking For

Develop and apply novel combinatorial optimization algorithms specific to mRNA medicines.,Work with RNA biologists, high throughput screening, and NGS teams to acquire datasets for machine learning model training and refinement.,Utilize scientific literature and concepts to innovate mRNA design.,Contribute to scientific and strategy discussions to enhance the Moderna mRNA Platform.,Maintain accountability for project success and result delivery.,Communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical collaborators.

Ideal Candidate

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Minimum Education

Ph.D. with post-doctoral training

Hard Skills

Algorithm development
Machine learning
Deep learning
RNA biology
RNA secondary structure prediction
NGS data analysis
Chemical probing experiments
Python
R
High performance computing
AWS
Agile
Version control
Unit testing
Integration testing
Documentation
Deployment

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Team building
Teamwork
Leadership
Innovation
Project management
Accountability

Benefits

Best-in-class healthcare coverage
voluntary benefit programs
holistic well-being resources (fitness, mindfulness, mental health support)
family planning benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy support)
generous paid time off (vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, discretionary year-end shutdown)
savings and investment opportunities
location-specific perks and extras.

Special Commitments

Employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons for an export control license for this role.

About the Company

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Moderna, Inc.

Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA (mRNA). The company's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases.

Innovative
Science-driven
Collaborative
Fast-paced
Mission-oriented
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