Senior Specialist, Sample Management

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee youll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives.

Modernas commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint within our international centre for analytical excellence in Madrid a city known for its rich scientific heritage. This facility the largest such center outside the United States exemplifies our commitment to solidifying our manufacturing network and advancing our promising mRNA product portfolio. Were looking for talents who can contribute to our innovative research and development efforts.

This highly cross-functional role will contribute significantly to Modernas QC capabilities at its analytical excellence centre in Madrid. The Quality Control Senior Specialist will define and execute the end-to-end sample management processes for Chemistry Microbiology Bioassay and Raw Materials. Reporting to the Manager of QC Operations the successful candidate will support daily sample processing ensure compliance with GMP standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration with internal QC labs external partners and CMOs as well as contributing to lab-based activities and digital transformation projects such as LIMS integration. This position offers exposure to next-generation digital tools including opportunities to engage with Generative AI solutions aimed at transforming laboratory efficiency and quality compliance.

Heres What Youll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Define implement and maintain comprehensive sample management systems for QC Chemistry Microbiology Bioassay and Raw Materials.

• Lead daily sample processing operations and ensure timely accurate and GMP-compliant execution.

• Create weekly schedules and lead alignment meetings with internal stakeholders and external laboratories/CMOs.

• Partner with the Digital team to optimize LIMS usage for improved sample tracking and data integrity.

• Monitor CTU (Controlled Temperature Unit) performance and manage troubleshooting or maintenance as required.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Author and revise SOPs protocols deviations CAPAs and change controls.

• Train the QC team on sample management protocols and oversee training compliance.

• Execute general laboratory activities including housekeeping and audits support.

• Drive continuous improvement across QC workflows and documentation practices.

• Uphold data integrity Good Documentation Practices and safety standards.

• Foster a collaborative inclusive and innovation-driven lab culture.

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.
  Your role will partner with Digital and QC Operations teams to help optimize the LIMS system contributing to the broader digitization strategy of Moderna laboratoriesincluding opportunities to explore Generative AI tools that improve quality speed and data traceability.

• We behave like owners. The solutions were building go beyond any job description.
  This role requires proactive ownership of the sample management lifecycle leading with accountability compliance and a problem-solving mindset in close coordination with global and local QC teams CMOs and digital systems integration.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: Minimum: BA/BSc in a relevant scientific discipline

• Working Experience: Minimum: 5 years in Quality Control in a cGMP organization.

• Strong working experience in a GMP environment.

• Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA EU ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic cross-functional matrix environment.

• Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• This position is site-based requiring you to be at Modernas site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness nutrition and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savingsandinvestments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission values and mindsets every day our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

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

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at .

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