Manufacturing Associate II at Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a cGMP Manufacturing Associate II for 1st shift. This position is based out of our GMP Manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA. First shift hours are from 7am - 3pm Monday through Friday.

The individual in this role will be part of a cohesive team responsible for producing high quality mRNA-based medicines for evaluation in human clinical trials. He/she will apply existing and new knowledge of bioprocess unit operations, such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration systems, and cGMPs to enable technical success with stringent adherence to a Quality System that respects global regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will be able to document and communicate their technical and operational observations clearly and efficiently. He/she will be able to operate pilot-scale bioprocessing equipment and interact fluidly with peers/supervisors and cross-functionally with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Logistical and Process Development Technology Transfer counterparts.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Create and purify clinical-grade mRNA.




• Be a consistent contributor.




• Demonstrate general knowledge of standard laboratory practices and equipment.




• Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.




• Establish and follow written procedures for the clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions, and of process data.




• Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications.




• Complete tasks in support of large-scale manufacturing, including in the care of high-value capital equipment, such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration systems.




• Assist in the investigation of procedural deviations.




• Practice safe work habits and adhere to Moderna's safety procedures and guidelines.




• Utilize knowledge to improve operational efficiency.




• Adhere to Pilot Plant gowning procedures and maintain a clean general operating area.




• Adhere to documented waste handling procedures to respect environmental regulations.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field or Associate Degree/Biotech Certificate with 2+ years related experience or 5+ years of related manufacturing experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.




• Experience with chromatography, TFF and single-use equipment platforms.




• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced production environment at a biotech/pharmaceutical company, preferably in GMP or GLP.




• Above average written communication, oral communication, and organizational skills required.

Here's What We'll Bring to the Table:

• On-site subsidized cafeteria or catered lunches


• Company-provided iPhone


• Free parking, monthly subway pass or a subsidized commuter rail pass


• Free annual corporate membership to Bluebikes


• Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical offered through BCBS (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered through VSP


• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses


• 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents


• 16 weeks 100% paid family caregiver leave


• 20 weeks 100% paid medical leave


• Eligible for "Moderna Month" (one month paid sabbatical after five years of service and eligible for additional one month paid sabbatical every 3 years thereafter)


• Adoption assistance and discounts to local childcare centers, as well as access to care.com


• 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 50% match on first 6% deferred. Match is vested immediately


• A suite of Moderna paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Voluntary legal assistance plan


• 15 days' vacation and 7 sick days per year, in addition to a discretionary winter shut down and 11 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays)

About Moderna:

In 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a science research-stage company advancing programs in the promising-but-still-unproven field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with its first medicine having treated millions of people, a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across six modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for both clinical and commercial production at scale and at unprecedented speed. 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 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 auto-immune diseases. Today, 24 development programs are underway across these therapeutic areas, with 13 programs having entered the clinic. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past six 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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