Engineer I, Process Development

Moderna; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Well-being programs

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Equity / incentive opportunities

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a full-time Engineer I for its Pilot Scale Operations in the United States to support Formulations (Lipid Nanoparticle and Drug Product) pilot-scale production. The role requires hands-on bioprocess experience and collaboration across process development and operations teams.

The candidate will transfer technology, run and troubleshoot pilot equipment, and help write SOPs while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or MS in Chemistry, Systems, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or closely related field
• 0–2 years related experience
• Hands-on experience with fermentation, enzymatic reaction, chromatography and/or tangential flow filtration preferred

Responsibilities

• Be the receiving unit for technology transfer from Moderna's Process Development teams, focusing on Formulations sciences, including drug formulation/delivery development
• 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

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Education

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

Tools

Fermentation

Enzymatic reaction

Chromatography

Tangential flow filtration

Job description

The Role:

The Pilot Scale Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated full-time Engineer I to support Formulations (Lipid Nanoparticle and Drug Product) pilot-scale production. Qualified candidates will have relevant academic or industry experience in solution preparation, lipid nanoparticle, sterile fill/finish and/or tangential flow filtration experience, and an understanding of scaling and technology transfer of these unit operations. A successful candidate should have exposure to large and small-scale equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; as well as authoring and updating equipment specific SOPs. This position will require excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a focus on operational excellence and process optimization. A successful candidate must demonstrate the independent drive and collaborative spirit to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Be the receiving unit for technology transfer from Moderna's Process Development teams, focusing on Formulations sciences, including drug formulation/delivery development


• 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

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Demonstrated success in bioprocess development, technical problem solving, and technology transfer are essential


• 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 experience is preferred


• Ability to multi-task in relentless pursuit of successful outcomes


• Exceptional written and oral communication

This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Pay & Benefits

• 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


• Location-specific perks and extras

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.

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovatio