Analytical Operations Specialist — Lab Digital Excellence

Moderna; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Specialist, Analytical Technical Operations to coordinate analytical testing, manage stability studies, and support digital operations across CMC Development programs. You will work with analytical scientists and cross-functional teams to translate lab inputs into executable testing plans and align activities with program timelines.

The role spans Analytical Development, Process Development, and other CMC functions, focusing on process improvements, data management, and lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, analytical development, technical operations, or CMC Development.
• Experience supporting stability studies, analytical testing programs, or laboratory operations within a regulated environment.
• Experience working with LabVantage, Benchling, or similar LIMS/ELN/Lab data management systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across functional teams.
• Site-based role; not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain analytical testing schedules by consolidating inputs from digital systems, program priorities, and laboratory capacity.
• Support authoring, execution, and maintenance of stability protocols and studies for novel mRNA and LNP candidates.
• Compile, review, trend, and summarize analytical data; prepare technical summaries and data packages.
• Coordinate multiple program timelines to ensure milestones and reporting commitments are met.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support forecasting, testing strategies, sample management, and program planning.
• Develop and implement digital tools, automated workflows, and processes to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Assist with integrating laboratory and enterprise digital systems to improve planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation supporting analytical activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LabVantage

Benchling

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Moderna is seeking a Specialist, Analytical Technical Operations to coordinate analytical testing, manage stability studies, and support digital operations across CMC Development programs. You will work with analytical scientists and cross-functional teams to translate lab inputs into executable testing plans and align activities with program timelines.

The role spans Analytical Development, Process Development, and other CMC functions, focusing on process improvements, data management, and lab