Sr. Automation Engineer, Genomic Analytics Innovation (mGx)

The Role:

As part of our vision, Moderna is committed to invest in R&D to further expand our impact on patients. We are building an independent research and business unit for genomic medicines, called Moderna Genomics (mGx) based in Technology Square, Cambridge, MA.  mGx will be an innovation engine for the company focused on discovering and delivering the next generation of in vivo gene editing and non-viral gene therapies.  It is our intention to be an industry leader in genomic medicines.

Moderna Genomics has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Automation Engineer to contribute to the discovery, innovation, characterization and/or optimization of novel gene editing systems in Moderna Genomics (mGx). The Senior Automation Engineer will work as a critical member of the mGx Team to establish Moderna as a leader in in-vivo gene editing therapeutics. The candidate will have a strong background and a proven track record in creating robust liquid automation workflows and processes at application-level scales for discovery and platform research. The Senior Automation Engineer will leverage their expertise to build automation capabilities and integrated functions for high-throughput molecular and cellular assays, next-generation sequencing workflows, and Illumina QC. The engineer will work collaboratively to develop, evaluate, and perform automated workflows and to integrate automation systems for sample, project, and workflow tracking. A proven record of engineering conception and execution is required and the ability to work in matrixed environment is a must. This is an exciting and fast-paced position that is critical for realizing Moderna Genomic’s goal of creating next generation in vivo RNA based genomic medicines.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Work with research and cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and support automated workflows

• Integrate automated workflows for sample, project, and workflow tracking

• Document workflows, QC procedures, validation, and SOPs

• Train and support end-users on a variety of platforms and workflows

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and user-errors

• Seek and trial new technologies in laboratory automation that support efficiency, scale, or both.

• Work with MGx leaders to explore and resource automation solutions for future growth of teams and functions

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent required with a minimum 5 years of experience in industry, focused on lab automation in life science R&D

• Experience with Hamilton liquid handlers, Formulatrix Mantis, Agilent Bravo and other liquid automation platforms

• Experience with HT liquid handling system programming, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance

• Proven ability to successfully automate manual next generation sequencing processes and workflows

• Experience and skills in creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotics/automation scripts

• Experience linking accessory instrumentation to liquid handlers a plus

• Initiative, independence, and a strong desire to support the team’s mission

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary winter shut down 
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 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, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

About Moderna

In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna's mRNA 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. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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