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Manufacturing Associate I, Drug Substance Operations

ModernaTX


Job Location:

Norwood, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 53500 - 85600
Posted: 20 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role

This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who takes pride in doing important work with precision consistency and care.

As a Manufacturing Associate I in Drug Substance Operations you will be part of the team responsible for producing mRNA drug substance in a highly controlled regulated GMP environment. The work is technical disciplined and team driven. It calls for people who can stay focused follow through and bring a high standard to routine execution every day.

This role is a strong fit for someone who wants to build real operating capability in an environment where details matter preparation matters and the attention put into the quality of your work has a direct impact on our patients. You do not need to know everything on day one but you do need to bring the mindset to learn quickly stay curious work carefully and take ownership for doing the work the right way. This is a role for someone who is driven to learn committed to the team and accountable for delivering the work with care and precision.

What Youll Do

  • Execute manufacturing operations by following approved procedures batch records and work instructions in a GMP-regulated environment

  • Perform cleanroom operations with discipline attention to detail and a strong focus on consistency

  • Support drug substance manufacturing activities including aseptic processing formulation filtration mixing filling and dispensing

  • Work within Modernas human performance model for error prevention carrying out tasks with focus and accountability for accurate execution

  • Complete documentation in real time using good documentation practices and data integrity standards

  • Maintain the cleanliness control and readiness of the production area

  • Use manufacturing systems and equipment such as SAP Veeva DeltaV Syncade LIMS and CMMS as required

  • Build a practical understanding of the equipment process flow and digital systems that support manufacturing so you can recognize issues respond appropriately and continue to develop and execute technical judgment

  • Follow all safety procedures waste handling requirements and environmental guidelines

  • Complete required training on time and maintain qualifications as needed for gowning and assigned operations

  • Work closely with teammates and cross-functional partners communicate clearly escalate issues early and help support smooth execution across the operation

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelors degree in a STEM field with 0-1 years of relevant industry experience Associates degree with 2-4 years relevant industry experience or high school diploma with more than 4 years of relevant industry experience

  • Experience in manufacturing operations biopharma life sciences or other regulated or technical environments is helpful. An interest in a structured digital-forward advanced biomanufacturing environment is important.

  • Strong attention to detail

  • A disciplined and consistent approach to execution

  • The ability to stay focused in a structured environment

  • A team-first mindset and willingness to support shared goals

  • The ability to learn technical processes and apply them reliably

  • Good judgment professionalism and accountability

  • Comfort working in a cleanroom environment and following defined procedures closely

  • A mindset of continuous improvement and a willingness to keep raising the bar

  • The confidence to speak up early escalate issues appropriately and help maintain a strong quality and compliance culture


Pay & Benefits

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

  • Competitive healthcare 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 investments to help you plan for the future
  • Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $53500.00 - $85600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. 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.


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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