Valera, a Moderna company, is seeking a talented Senior/ Scientist, Immunologist with a focus in vaccinology to work as part of its highly collaborative and fast-paced team. The successful applicant will support the discovery of novel RNA vaccines via the application and advancement of Moderna’s mRNA technology platform.
Position : Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Immunology
Responsibilities :
- Independently establish experimental protocols and procedures to assess the biology and efficacy of vaccines candidates.
- Conduct research activities, using in vitro, ex-vivo and in vivo models as necessary, with the aim of identifying suitable novel antigens and immunization protocols for Valera's portfolio of vaccine approaches.
- Establish preferred external collaboration and vendor networks
- In close collaboration with other members of the group, other departments and/or external collaborators, help determine doses, safety and
efficacy of the chosen therapeutic approach
- Be accountable for project success and timely results delivery
Minimum Qualifications :
- PhD in Immunology with 2 years of experience or PhD in other relevant discipline (Cell Biology, molecular biology, Biochemistry) with 5 years of experience related to vaccines discovery
- Experienced with conducting a variety of immunoassays (e.g. Elispots, Antibody Stimulated Cell response) in different model systems
- Experience of isolating and culturing different primary cells of the immune system and of using FACS for their characterization
Preferred Qualifications :
- PhD in Immunology with 10+ years of experience related to vaccine discovery and development.
- Ideally, key contributor to the discovery of DNA and/or RNA based vaccines in an industrial setting.
Competencies :
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Comfortable with presenting and speaking in a variety of setting and with
coworkers at a variety of levels
- Outcome-oriented and attentive to details with strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to Adapt to Frequent Change
Job Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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