The Role
This position requires a highly skilled and motivated scientist to support and advance the Flow Cytometry Core within the Research Analytics team. This role is critical to enabling high-quality, high-throughput cytometry workflows that support both exploratory and translational research across Moderna’s pipeline.
In this role, the individual will operate at the intersection of scientific expertise and project execution—leveraging deep knowledge in flow cytometry while owning the planning, coordination, and delivery of cytometry-based workstreams across multiple programs. Success in this role requires the ability to translate complex biological questions into executable strategies, while managing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Depending on experience of the candidate, the individual will contribute as a technical expert or lead multiple parallel workstreams, driving assay innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment to ensure high-quality data delivery that directly informs therapeutic development across modalities.
Here’s What You Will Do
- Operate in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment within the multidisciplinary Research Analytics team, partnering broadly across therapeutic areas and research functions.
- Be responsible not only for generating high-quality cytometry data, but also for owning end-to-end execution of cytometry support across projects, from experimental design through data delivery and follow-up.
- This role requires strong scientific thinking, technical excellence, and disciplined project management. You will balance hands-on assay execution with coordination across stakeholders, ensuring that priorities are aligned, timelines are met, and data outputs are both rigorous and actionable.
- Formulate hypotheses and design flow cytometry-based experimental strategies aligned with project goals and timelines.
- Own and manage cytometry support for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring clear prioritization, communication, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with stakeholders to define scope, experimental plans, and success criteria for cytometry-based studies.
- Independently execute and optimize high-parameter flow cytometry assays with strong attention to quality, reproducibility, and efficiency.
- Lead coordination of sample flow, assay scheduling, and data generation across multiple programs.
- Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively communicate updates, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
- Analyze, interpret, and present complex cytometry datasets, translating results into clear, actionable insights for project teams.
- Drive improvements in assay robustness, throughput, and scalability, including integration with automated workflows where applicable.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new cytometry methods and technologies (e.g., spectral flow, high-dimensional analysis, automation applications for Flow).
- Operate effectively within a matrixed environment, balancing competing priorities with urgency and transparency.
- Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges related to instrumentation, assay performance, and workflow execution.
- Lead project portfolios, mentor junior staff, and establish best practices for project management and core operations.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, data integrity, and regulatory standards.
- Author and maintain documentation including protocols, project plans, and standard operating procedures.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- One of the following: B.S. with extensive industry experience (6-12 years)
- Strong hands-on experience with flow cytometry assay design, execution, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and deliver on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience coordinating work across stakeholders in a matrixed or cross-functional environment..
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills for high-dimensional cytometry datasets.
- Proven ability to operate with urgency and accountability in a fast-paced research setting.
- At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- M.S. with significant experience (4-10 years) in Flow Cytometry; or Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field with relevant experience (0-3 years)
- Expertise in high-parameter conventional or spectral flow cytometry.
- Hands on experience on Cytek Aurora, SONY ID7000,Cytek Aurora CS, SONY MA900 or BD S6 analyzers/cell sorters.
- Proficiency in tissue processing and single cell isolation for flow cytometry and immunoassay applications.
- Experience working in a core lab or shared resource environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strength in project planning, prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
- Familiarity with cytometry data analysis tools (e.g., FlowJo, OMIQ, R/Python-based workflows) and Prism for graphing.
- Experience integrating automation or high-throughput approaches into assay workflows.
- Strong background in immunology, immune profiling, or translational research.
- Experience supporting multiple therapeutic areas or modalities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or train junior scientists.
- Exposure to advanced analytical approaches (e.g., dimensionality reduction, clustering, multi-omics integration).
- Working knowledge of both FluoroSpot and ELISpot assays for cytokine detection.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear recommendations.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $109,200.00 - $174,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
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.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Our Working Model
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. 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 day, please apply!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
