Nucleic Acid Process Engineer II (Tech Transfer)

RXinsider LTD.; Norwood, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna’s Operations Science and Technology team seeks an Engineer II to support pilot-scale nucleic acid and formulated nucleic acid operations at the Norwood, MA site. You will transfer processes from bench to pilot scale, generate DNA/RNA/LNP/DP for developmental studies, and enable first-time filings and updates.

This is an onsite role requiring collaboration across teams. You will own projects, troubleshoot processes, and drive systematic improvements while ensuring GDP, safety, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a life sciences related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or more with a master’s degree.
• On-site role at Moderna’s Technology Center campus in Norwood, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to technical projects with increasing ownership related to DNA/RNA/LNP/DP processes, including technology transfer and process optimization.
• Serve as a batch lead supporting execution and troubleshoot in real time.
• Propose and implement solutions to technical challenges, gaps, and process deviations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, Analytical, and other teams to support tech transfer and process robustness.
• Distill and communicate batch-related data to inform process improvements and decision-making.
• Author and optimize technical documentation, including SOPs and protocols, and support training of team members.
• Provide operational leadership during batches, guide junior team members, and align stakeholders on project goals.
• Apply operational excellence principles to improve workflows, lab organization, and execution efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks, including safety, process, and operational risks; elevate when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with GDP practices, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Process development

Technology transfer

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Moderna’s Operations Science and Technology team seeks an Engineer II to support pilot-scale nucleic acid and formulated nucleic acid operations at the Norwood, MA site. You will transfer processes from bench to pilot scale, generate DNA/RNA/LNP/DP for developmental studies, and enable first-time filings and updates.

This is an onsite role requiring collaboration across teams. You will own projects, troubleshoot processes, and drive systematic improvements while ensuring GDP, safety, and