Lab IT Systems Engineer - Onsite

ModernaTX, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an individual contributor to own the computer hardware ecosystem across Research and Technical Development laboratories in Norwood, MA.

You will manage lifecycle, cybersecurity, compliance, and scalability of standalone lab systems, instrument controllers, and client hardware, collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, vendors, and scientists. The role emphasizes translating scientific workflows into secure, scalable engineering solutions while supporting data

Qualifications

• Hybrid lab environment support spanning instrument-connected on-premises systems and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with GxP-regulated environments and computer system validation (CSV) practices.
• Experience working with laboratory instrument vendors to evaluate compatibility, coordinate upgrades and resolve integration constraints.
• Familiarity with research data lifecycle management, including raw data management, metadata standards, traceability and reproducibility considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical owner for computer hardware and printers used in laboratory systems.
• Manage lifecycle of laboratory computer hardware and operating systems, including configuration, upgrades, patching, hardware refresh, retirement.
• Manage lifecycle of laboratory instrument controller systems and client hardware, including OS upgrades, vendor coordination, hardware refresh, cybersecurity hardening.
• Ensure laboratory systems meet performance, availability, security, compliance, scalability, interoperability requirements.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for laboratory systems.

Skills

Hybrid lab environments

CSV practices

Vendor coordination

Data lifecycle management

Tools

VMware

AWS

Job description

Moderna Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an individual contributor to own the computer hardware ecosystem across Research and Technical Development laboratories in Norwood, MA.

You will manage lifecycle, cybersecurity, compliance, and scalability of standalone lab systems, instrument controllers, and client hardware, collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, vendors, and scientists. The role emphasizes translating scientific workflows into secure, scalable engineering solutions while supporting data