(Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate II - Shift Position

Moderna; Tighnabruaich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Tighnabruaich is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate to join their mRNA vaccines production unit. This role involves operating production equipment while adhering to all cGMP compliance and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, a university degree in a relevant field, and strong technical and collaborative skills. Benefits include quality healthcare, generous paid time off, and support for well-being.

Benefits

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Free access to fitness and mindfulness classes

Family planning and adoption benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• This role requires presence at the site full-time; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain housekeeping.
• Execute operations activities per cGMP and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with QA peers for timely documentation closure.
• Participate in investigations to address compliance issues.
• Use performance tools to meet operational KPI objectives.
• Rapidly troubleshoot routine equipment and process issues.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Technical skills

Collaboration

Digital acumen

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent

Tools

Filtration and chromatography

Cold chain management

Job description

Overview

Moderna is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate and digitally savvy Operator to join our mRNA vaccines production unit. The successful candidate will operate production equipment in accordance with cGMP compliance and health and safety regulations. The role requires excellent technical skills, a scientific approach, rapid learning capacity for new technologies in mRNA, and meticulousness. The position is central to Moderna’s mission of producing safe, effective vaccines and requires a balance of scientific understanding, operational skills, collaboration, and digital acumen.

Moderna’s mission includes establishing a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative aims to create highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners across the UK. We are seeking global experts to join us in this endeavor to help make life-saving vaccines accessible worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to Moderna’s safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping of assigned areas to ensure compliance and safety.
• Executing operations activities according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborating with QA peers for timely closure of documentation related to commercial batch disposition.
• Participating in investigations (RCA) and CAPA tasks to address deviations and compliance issues.
• Using performance tools in collaboration with the team to meet operational KPI objectives.
• Responding to and troubleshooting routine equipment, process, and digital issues rapidly.

Additional responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and reporting compliance or health and safety issues to supervisors.
• Keeping training records and documentation up to date.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks (e.g., lubrication, mechanical checks, filter changes) using hand tools.
• Flexibility to work off-hours and overtime when necessary.
• Contributing to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborating effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• This site-based role requires presence at Moderna’s site full-time and is not eligible for remote work

Qualifications & Skills

• 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
• Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills
• 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

Benefits

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support 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 discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras

Work Model & Hours

Moderna’s working hours and shift patterns are under review for 24/7 operations. The 2-2-3 Panama schedule describes a 28-day rotation with 12-hour shifts, typically involving four teams with cycles of work and rest days. Outside of campaign periods, shifts may revert to a standard Monday to Friday model.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all applicants, and to offering reasonable accommodations where needed. For accommodations, contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [e-mail].

To learn more about current opportunities, visit modernatx.com/careers