(Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate I

BioSpace; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family building benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a GMP manufacturing specialist to join its mRNA vaccine production team at Harwell. You will operate equipment, follow cGMP and SOPs, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure timely, compliant vaccine batches.

The role emphasizes digital proficiency, rapid learning of new mRNA technologies, and continuous improvement within a highly automated site. Onsite work is required and strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of filtration, chromatography, and cold chain management is a plus.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines and health authority inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment per cGMP, SOPs, and docs.
• Execute production operations safely to support vaccine batches.
• Follow safety procedures and gowning and maintain housekeeping.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure accurate documentation and timely batch disposition.
• Participate in investigations and CAPA, RCA activities.
• Apply process improvement tools and contribute to KPIs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and digital systems to minimize impact.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and first-line checks.
• Escalate compliance or safety issues promptly.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with advanced manufacturing tech and potential Generative AI tools.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and ops.
• Be flexible for off-hours work when needed.

Skills

GMP manufacturing experience

Pharmaceutical production tech degree

Filtration and chromatography

Audit/inspection prep

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent

Job description

The Role

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

The Role

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Build your career at Harwell, where Moderna is expanding its scientific and operational capabilities to advance mRNA innovation. Working within a highly automated, digitally enabled manufacturing environment, you'll help produce life-changing vaccines while contributing to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the adoption of new technologies.

As part of our mRNA vaccine production team, you will play a vital role in manufacturing safe, effective vaccines in a cGMP-regulated environment. This is a highly technical, hands‑on position requiring strong scientific thinking, digital proficiency, and the ability to rapidly learn new mRNA technologies. Working collaboratively across functions, you will combine operational excellence with meticulous attention to detail to ensure the reliable delivery of commercial vaccine production while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Here's What You'll Do

• Operate manufacturing equipment within Moderna's mRNA vaccine production unit in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturing documentation, and health and safety regulations.
• Execute production operations safely, consistently, and compliantly to support the manufacture of commercial vaccine batches.
• Practice safe work habits and adhere to Moderna's safety procedures, guidelines, and site requirements at all times.
• Follow gowning procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping standards within assigned production areas to ensure compliant and safe operations.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance colleagues to ensure manufacturing documentation is completed accurately and efficiently, enabling the timely disposition of commercial batches.
• Participate in incident and deviation investigations, contributing to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and the implementation of effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Apply operational performance tools and work collaboratively with the production team to achieve operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with corporate objectives and commercial demand.
• Respond rapidly to routine equipment, process, and digital system issues, troubleshooting effectively to minimize operational impact.
• Perform routine basic equipment maintenance, including lubrication, basic mechanical inspections, filter changes, and other first‑line maintenance activities using hand tools.
• Proactively identify, escal? report compliance, operational, or health and safety issues to the Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date training records and associated documentation.
• Contribute actively to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast‑paced, highly technological manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong digital proficiency and confidently work with advanced manufacturing technologies, supporting process improvements, innovation initiatives, and the ongoing evolution of Moderna's digital manufacturing capabilities, including opportunities to work alongside emerging Generative AI‑enabled tools.
• Collaborate effectively within a dynamic, cross‑functional matrix environment, partnering across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other operational teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support off‑hours work and overtime when required to meet manufacturing schedules and business needs.
• Bring a scientific mindset, exceptional technical capability, rapid learning agility, and meticulous attention to detail to every aspect of production while contributing to Moderna's mission of delivering safe and effective vaccines to patients worldwide.

The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role:

• We obsess over learning. We don't have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.
• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Table

• 1+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• A university degree with a specialization in pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent
• Experience with filtration and chromatography, and cold chain management a plus
• Experience in audit / inspection preparation, understanding Health authority and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, leadership and cross‑functional support groups required
• Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to Moderna's values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless, embodying these values in the workplace

Our Working Model

This role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site‑based operations.

Working onsite enables real‑time collaboration, strong team connections, direct mentorship, and the hands‑on partnership needed to deliver our mission. 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.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.

That's why our benefits and well‑being resources are designed to support you - at 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown
• Savingsandinvestments to help you plan for the future
• 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 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.

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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.

We're 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 [e-mail].