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.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the core of Modernas GMP operations supporting product labeling packaging and storage processes that ensure our mRNA medicines reach patients with the highest standards of quality. As Engineer II you will assist in process execution contribute to troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives within the label and pack space. Working closely with experienced team members youll gain hands-on exposure to operational excellence compliance and innovation. Youll play a key role in documentation and investigations acting as a critical link between Operations and Quality. This is a dynamic position in which you will help shape and strengthen Modernas packaging capabilities at the Norwood site.
Heres What Youll Do
Your key responsibilities will be:
Supporting day-to-day technical activities related to both automated and manual label and packaging equipment as well as the storage conditions of finished drug product.
Participating in execution and monitoring of packaging and storage processes to ensure optimal performance.
Drafting and contributing to SOPs related to labeling and packaging workflows ensuring they meet evolving GMP and regulatory expectations.
Supporting deviation investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Assisting with updates to batch records and controlled documentation within the GMP framework.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Participating in internal and external audit activities as a subject matter expert in label and packaging.
Collaborating directly with Process Experts and Technicians to ensure consistent process performance.
Acting as a liaison between Operations and the Quality organization to enable compliant high-quality product handling.
Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.
Ensuring strict adherence to Modernas GMP standards while supporting operational readiness and scalability.
The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:
We obsess over learning. We dont have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.
In this role youll be constantly evolving your technical knowledge around GMP packaging and labeling processes translating learning into improved performance and documentation.
We behave like owners. The solutions were building go beyond any job description.
Youll be entrusted with tasks that require a strong sense of ownershipfrom SOP writing to audit readinessand your contributions will directly impact Modernas ability to deliver medicines with precision and speed.
Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology or related field.
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on drug formulation filling processes and label and packaging.
Strong understanding of GMP regulations and guidelines.
Proven ability to troubleshoot issues related automated systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
At Moderna we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.
Best-in-class healthcare coverage plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support
Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform the infrastructure 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 people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together 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.
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.
Our Working Model
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
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 accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at .
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
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