Bioprocess Pilot Scale Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a full-time Individual to support Nucleic Acid pilot-scale production on the Pilot Scale Operations team. The role emphasizes technology transfer, process development, and scale-up with tight collaboration across development and manufacturing functions.

Your responsibilities include receiving tech transfers, assisting in defining scale-up strategies, operating and troubleshooting specialized equipment, and writing SOPs to ensure compliant, efficient production.

Qualifications

• BS/BA (required) 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 preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication

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 standard operating procedure (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

Bioprocess development

Technology transfer

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA or MS in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Moderna is seeking a full-time Individual to support Nucleic Acid pilot-scale production on the Pilot Scale Operations team. The role emphasizes technology transfer, process development, and scale-up with tight collaboration across development and manufacturing functions.

Your responsibilities include receiving tech transfers, assisting in defining scale-up strategies, operating and troubleshooting specialized equipment, and writing SOPs to ensure compliant, efficient production.