Bioprocess Engineer I: Nucleic Acid Scale-Up

Biopharma Careers; Norwood (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Discretionary bonus

Equity award

Time off & wellness

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a full-time Individual to support nucleic acid pilot-scale production and participate in technology transfer from Process Development. You will work on scale-up strategies, operate and maintain specialized equipment, and collaborate with analytical teams to ensure product quality.

The role emphasizes lab best practices, SOP updates, and safety compliance in a dynamic biopharma setting with a 70/30 in-office work model. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or MS in Chemistry, Systems, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or closely related field with 0-2 years related experience.
• Hands-on experience with fermentation, enzymatic reaction, chromatography and/or tangential flow filtration experience is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Be the receiving unit for technology transfer from Moderna's Process Development teams, focusing on nucleic acid development, enzyme reactions, and scale-up.
• Assist other development scientists/engineers in defining process development and scale-up strategy, and implementing process control strategies.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot custom equipment used to manufacture Formulations batches.
• Characterize product attributes through collaboration with analytical and technical teams.
• Demonstrate and implement lab best practices.
• Update and write SOPs associated with production as needed.
• Practice safe work habits and adhere to Moderna safety procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to documented waste handling procedures to respect environmental regulations.

Skills

Fermentation

Enzymatic reactions

Chromatography

Tangential flow filtration

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

BS/BA or MS in Chemistry, Systems, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Moderna is seeking a full-time Individual to support nucleic acid pilot-scale production and participate in technology transfer from Process Development. You will work on scale-up strategies, operate and maintain specialized equipment, and collaborate with analytical teams to ensure product quality.

The role emphasizes lab best practices, SOP updates, and safety compliance in a dynamic biopharma setting with a 70/30 in-office work model. Competitive benefits offered.