💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Research Associate, Analytical Development

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Moderna
📍 Norwood, Massachusetts, United States
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Location
Norwood, United States
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Posted
June 07, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The Role:


In this role, you will primarily focus on managing the analytical control strategy to support large-scale process development and optimization for plasmid DNA, cell-free DNA and enzymes. Responsibilities include driving analytical control strategies and associated deliverables, such as test method development, optimization, pre-qualification, qualification, and validation; specification setting; and the timely initiation of IPC, release, characterization testing and stability studies. The role will also support investigations related to release and stability data. You are expected to work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment, and interface with different departments as well as technical and operational teams. The individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations. Integrity, ability to pay attention to detail and troubleshoot, curiosity, collaborative spirit, respect for people, exemplary work ethic and setting t...