Scientist, Automated Systems Engineering

Moderna Therapeutics - Norwood, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Norwood, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Moderna is seeking a Scientist to join the Automated Systems Engineering team in Norwood, MA. This role focuses on the development, demonstration, and delivery of automated systems projects, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to support technical development and operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, build, test, deploy, and continuous improvement of automated systems, contributing to life-changing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists to adapt workflows to automated systems through requirement gathering and scripting.
• Lead deployment of custom-designed equipment for pre-clinical, GLP, and GMP environments.
• Partner with Digital and Systems Integration teams to integrate automation into data infrastructure.
• Prepare development documents and provide training to operators for successful automation handoff.
• Support method development and troubleshooting for existing automation workflows.
• Evaluate new automation technologies for team integration.
• Create robust lab automation infrastructure following best practices.
• Employ version control during method development.
• Mentor junior team members to foster a culture of learning.

Requirements

• BS in molecular biology, computer engineering/science, bioengineering or similar with 5+ years automating assays.
• Experience programming and developing with laboratory automation software/hardware and liquid handlers.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 15 lb. and occasionally up to 45 lb.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. in STEM or a related field with 5+ years' experience in a relevant industry or PhD with academic experience.
• Experience integrating automation hardware into data infrastructure and scheduling software.
• Experience with 3rd party automation hardware such as decappers, centrifuges, and dispensers.
• Experience in DoE experimental design and method development.
• Experience developing PQ/PV studies for automated methods transition.
• Direct experience with Hamilton STAR/Vantage automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience with LIMS systems and ELN such as Benchling and LabVantage.
• Experience with Bitbucket/GIT version control tools.
• Hands-on lab experience in DNA assembly, plasmid creation, and analytical assay development.
• Experience with scheduling software such as Cellario, Green Button Go, and Momentum.

Benefits

• Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account for personal enrichment activities.
• Family care benefits including subsidized back-up care and on-demand tutoring.
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
• Exclusive pricing on Peloton fitness equipment.
• Adoption and family-planning benefits.
• Dedicated care coordination support for the LGBTQ+ community.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Volunteer time to participate in community activities.
• Discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter.
• 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents.
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools.
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD, and STD insurance coverages.
• Complimentary concierge service for home services and travel booking.
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes.