Manufacturing Associate II, Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being programs

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Job summary

Moderna is hiring a Manufacturing Associate II to support Lipid Nanoparticle and Drug Product pilot-scale production at the Norwood, MA site. The role requires hands-on bioprocessing experience in a biotech setting, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and safe work practices.

Successful candidates will lead processes once trained, support troubleshooting, and participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives within a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in bioprocess development, technical problem solving, and technology transfer are essential.
• Hands-on experience with tangential flow filtration is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute Lipid Nanoparticle and Drug Product pilot-scale unit operations according to approved procedures.
• Prepare materials, buffers, equipment, and work areas for manufacturing execution.
• Practice Good Laboratory Practices and Good Documentation Practices with accurate material tracking.
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory and pilot-scale equipment; keep work areas safe and organized.
• Identify and communicate process, equipment, material, documentation, or safety issues with clear context.
• Support troubleshooting with accurate observations and process understanding.
• Contribute to onboarding, peer training, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Technical problem solving

Technology transfer

Tangential flow filtration

Education

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

Job description

The Role:

The Pilot Scale Operations team is seeking a highly motivated full-time Manufacturing Associate II to support Formulations (Lipid Nanoparticle and Drug Product) pilot-scale production Moderna's Norwood, MA site. This role will support established Lipid Nanoparticle, and/or Drug Product manufacturing processes in a fast-paced technical development environment. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience in a biotechnology manufacturing, development, quality, or laboratory environment and will be able to execute procedures with independence, attention to detail, and strong documentation discipline. Once trained and qualified, this individual may lead established manufacturing process executions with appropriate support and oversight. This role requires strong communication, safe work habits, operational ownership, and a collaborative mindset to support daily manufacturing execution, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and team readiness.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Execute established Lipid Nanoparticle, and/or Drug Product unit operations according to approved procedures and laboratory expectations. Lead established processes once trained and qualified.
• Prepare materials, buffers, equipment, and work areas to support successful manufacturing execution.
• Practice Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and accurate material tracking.
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory and pilot-scale equipment; maintain work areas in accordance with safety and 5S expectations.
• Identify and communicate process, equipment, material, documentation, or safety issues with clear context.
• Support troubleshooting by providing accurate observations, execution details, and process understanding.
• Support onboarding, peer training, continuous improvement, and operational excellence activities as appropriate.

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

• BS/BA (required) in Chemistry, Systems, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or closely related field with 0-2 years related experience
• Demonstrated success in bioprocess development, technical problem solving, and technology transfer are essential
• Hands-on experience with tangential flow filtration experience is preferred
• Ability to multi-task in relentless pursuit of successful outcomes
• Exceptional written and oral communication

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 stru