Principal Systems Engineer, Digital Lab Systems

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Digital Lab Systems who will serve a key role supporting the delivery and administration of laboratory systems. The individual will assist in configuration and deployment of systems participate in generating and maintaining necessary procedure. Activities will also include authoring and executing test protocols.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Serve as a technical leader for laboratory automation within the QC Laboratory supporting and expanding automation capabilities across testing and sample management operations.

• Design develop implement and optimize automated workflows for QC assays utilizing advanced liquid handling platforms including Hamilton technologies and Hamilton VENUS software.

• Lead the deployment of integrated automation solutions including dynamic scheduling platforms that enable efficient coordination of laboratory processes.

• Translate manual laboratory workflows into scalable high-throughput automated systems that improve efficiency consistency and operational performance.

• Act as the subject matter expert for complex automation troubleshooting root cause analysis and technical issue resolution across automation platforms.

• Develop and implement solutions that enable seamless data integration between laboratory instruments automation systems LIMS platforms and enterprise applications.

• Design build and maintain robust data structures data pipelines and workflow architectures supporting laboratory automation.

• Develop and support system integrations using REST APIs web services middleware technologies and modern connected laboratory architectures.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of AI-enabled and machine learning-driven laboratory workflows automation enhancements and decision-support capabilities.

• Provide technical leadership and operational support for automated workcell platforms including systems such as Hamilton CTUs.

• Ensure operational readiness reliability maintenance and performance optimization of automated sample storage and biobanking systems.

• Support commissioning qualification validation and lifecycle management activities for automation and sample management platforms.

• Drive improvements in sample tracking inventory control storage efficiency and end-to-end sample management processes.

• Serve as system owner for critical laboratory automation platforms ensuring reliability compliance and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate identify and implement new automation technologies software solutions and digital capabilities that support future laboratory needs.

• Lead investigations into automation deviations system issues and performance gaps implementing corrective and preventive actions where required.

• Maintain accurate documentation technical records and system configurations in accordance with SOPs regulatory requirements and quality standards.

• Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with applicable GLP and GCLP requirements and support validated laboratory operations.

• Interface with vendors and technology partners to support system implementation optimization upgrades and long-term platform strategy.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to colleagues across automation initiatives.

• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to laboratory personnel on automation platforms workflows and best practices.

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.

We obsess over learning. We dont have to be the smartest we must learn the fastest.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors or masters degree in engineering Computer Science Biotechnology Robotics or related field

• 8 years of experience in laboratory automation or robotics

• Experience with liquid handling systems and automation platforms

• Experience integrating systems using APIs (REST or similar) databases or middleware technologies

• Programming experience in Python Java C or similar

• Experience with data structures database design and LIMS integration

• Exposure to AI/ML applications in laboratory or automation workflows

• Experience with Hamilton platforms (VENUS BiOS)

• Familiarity with web services (REST/SOAP) and distributed systems

• Experience in regulated environments (GCP GLP ISO standards)

• Knowledge of version control (Git) and Agile methodologies

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

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 $145900.00 - $234200.00. 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.

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 .

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