Biotechnology Jobs

Senior Systems Engineer, GXP Systems

The Role:Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.Moderna is establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at...

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay

The Laboratory Technician will support the Immunoassays group by executing experimental work, maintaining the lab, and ensuring high-quality data for clinical trials. The role involves hands-on lab work, assay development, and collaboration with multiple projects, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Senior Project Specialist, Clinical Supplies

This role involves managing clinical supply operations for Moderna’s mRNA-based therapies, ensuring investigational products are labeled, packaged, and distributed efficiently to clinical sites. The specialist will coordinate with vendors, CROs, and internal teams to maintain supply chain compliance and continuity, while supporting digital innovation and process improvements in clinical supply workflows.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Assay Performance Fellow

This role involves evaluating current methods for tracking clinical assay performance and developing a digital solution to improve standardization and visibility across laboratory teams. The intern will work with real datasets and engage with scientific teams to prototype a scalable tool, potentially incorporating AI-driven insights. The position offers hands-on experience at the intersection of laboratory science, data analysis, and digital innovation within a regulated clinical environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Internship

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves leading the development and validation of advanced molecular assays such as RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS to support clinical biomarker strategies across Moderna’s therapeutic pipeline. The scientist will work hands-on in assay design, optimization, and data interpretation, ensuring compliance with GCLP standards while integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to translating molecular data into actionable decisions for drug development.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

This role involves leading high-parameter spectral flow cytometry activities in a GCLP-compliant clinical laboratory, generating immunophenotyping and functional immune profiling data from PBMC and whole blood samples to support mRNA-based clinical development. The scientist will independently execute and analyze complex assays, contribute to assay development and validation, and ensure regulatory compliance while leveraging advanced platforms like the Cytek Aurora. Opportunities exist to engage with digital tools and generative AI for data interpretation and workflow optimization within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RNA isolation—to support clinical-stage mRNA programs in a GCL0-compliant environment. The scientist will generate high-quality PK/PD data, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across functions to advance assays from research into clinical development. Emphasis is placed on data integrity, digital innovation, and integration of emerging technologies including automation and AI-enabled workflows.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves leading scientific strategy and execution for immunogenicity and ligand binding assays in support of Moderna’s mRNA-LNP therapeutic programs. The Principal Scientist will oversee regulated bioanalytical activities including assay development, validation, and sample analysis, ensuring compliance with GcLP, GLP, and regulatory standards. The position emphasizes data integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and integration of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled data analysis, to accelerate clinical development.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Scientist, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immuno-Assays - Cell Based

This role involves leading the development, qualification, and validation of cell-based immunoassays to support Moderna’s clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. The scientist will generate high-quality, GLP/GCP-compliant data from clinical samples, contribute to regulatory documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners. Emphasis is placed on scientific rigor, innovation in assay design, and mentoring junior staff within a regulated, collaborative laboratory environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassays

This role involves hands-on development, qualification, and validation of functional immunoassays to support mRNA-based clinical trials. The scientist will conduct experiments, analyze data, and ensure regulatory compliance in a GCP environment, contributing directly to patient-impacting therapeutics across multiple disease areas.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Automation Engineer, Laboratory Automation & Biobanking

This role involves designing and optimizing automated workflows for clinical biomarker assays using advanced liquid handling systems and Hamilton platforms. The engineer will integrate automation with data systems like LIMS, develop AI-enhanced laboratory workflows, and ensure compliance with GLP/GCLP standards. A key focus is building scalable, digitally connected laboratory ecosystems to support high-throughput sample management and biobanking operations.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support mRNA medicine development. The candidate will generate pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity data in compliance with GcLP, using platforms like Watson LIMS and electronic lab notebooks. They will also contribute to reagent management, assay documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with clinical teams to ensure robust, regulatory-compliant data delivery.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Pricing and Analytics

The Role:Reporting to the Director, Business Analytics & Operations Management, the Associate Director, Business Analytics & Insights, Clinical Operations will be accountable for development and implementation of analytical & financial systems & tools and processes to perform business analytics within...

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

(Fixed Term) Analyst, Quality Control, Chemistry & Stability

The Role:Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.Moderna is establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at...

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

(Fixed Term) Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

This role involves working as a technical expert in the Clinical Flow Cytometry group at Moderna's Harwell facility, generating high-quality clinical trial data through advanced flow cytometry assays. Responsibilities include executing clinical sample testing, conducting immune profiling, and ensuring data integrity and compliance with GCLP standards.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Contract