Associate II, Quality Control

Moderna Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Paid time off

Onsite work culture

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking an Associate II to perform in-process, release, and stability testing in the Quality Control Chemistry laboratory. The role requires handling analytical equipment, adhering to cGMP and regulatory standards, and supporting special projects as assigned.

Onsite work emphasizes collaboration and precise documentation. The candidate should have a BA/BS in Chemistry and at least two years in a pharmaceutical QC lab, with experience using HPLC/UPLC, UV plate readers, and

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Chemistry or related science and minimum two years of experience in a pharmaceutical QC lab.
• Experience performing in-process, release and stability testing in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH) and GDP data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, release and stability testing for materials and products per cGMP requirements.
• Operate analytical instrumentation (HPLC/UPLC, UV, KF, DLS) and document results in LIMS or worksheets.
• Maintain data integrity and comply with GDP; assist with SOPs and method validation.
• Provide general lab support (reagents, samples, maintenance) and participate in investigations as needed.

Skills

Quality control testing

GMP compliance

Analytical testing methods

Education

B.A./B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

UV plate reader

Dynamic Light Scattering

KF

Osmolality

Job description

Moderna is seeking an Associate II with cGMP quality control analytical testing experiences. The individual in this role will perform in process, release and stability testing in quality control Chemistry laboratory. This individual may also support special projects as assigned.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Work on in-process, release and stability testing for raw materials, drug substance, intermediates, and drug products in accordance with cGMP, SOP, FDA, ICH and other regulatory requirements.
• Routinely use analytical equipment including, but not limited to HPLC, UPLC, UV plate reader, particulate matter, particle size analysis with Dynamic Light Scattering, KF, Osmolality, etc.
• Follow current test methods and/or protocols to perform analytical testing.
• Document the testing procedure and results using Assay Performance Worksheets and/or LIMS as per GDP requirements and submit data packets for review Maintain compliance to data integrity and cGMP in QC lab in line FDA and ICH guidance.
• Performs general laboratory support activities including reagent preparation, sample management, equipment maintenance, lab housekeeping and 5S activities, etc.
• May assist with troubleshooting of assay methods and equipment.
• Involved in lab investigations, OOS, OOT, OOE and deviation investigations.
• May Implement CAPAs and perform effectiveness check.
• Complete on job training activities
• Help with inventory management of reference standards, reagents, supplies for testing
• Review/write/revise SOPs, protocols and reports
• Establish and maintain a safe laboratory working environment
• Supports special projects as assigned
• Additional duties as may be assigned

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• BA/BS in Chemistry (preferred) or other relevant scientific discipline Working experience: at least two years in quality control laboratory in a pharmaceutical company

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. 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.

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 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

The salary range for this role is $63,200.00 - $100,900.00. 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 individual’s 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.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow.

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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 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 [e-mail].

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 applicant’s 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.

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells.

We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission.

Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients.

Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not ob‑ligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

Please inform the company’s personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.