Process Development Engineer I - Pilot-Scale (RNA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA, seeks an Engineer I in Process Development to support nucleic acid pilot-scale production. You will assist with technology transfer, scale-up strategies, and operate specialized equipment for formulation batches, contributing to process optimization and SOP updates.

BS/BA or MS in a related field with 0–2 years’ experience, and hands-on fermentation/chromatography experience are preferred. The 70/30 in‑office model supports collaboration and mentorship.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or MS in Chemistry, Systems, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering with 0–2 years related experience.
• Hands-on experience with fermentation, enzymatic reactions, chromatography, and/or tangential flow filtration.
• Ability to multi-task with strong written and verbal communication skills.

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, implementing process control strategies.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment used to manufacture Formulations batches; update SOPs as needed.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Technology transfer

Fermentation

Enzymatic reactions

Chromatography

Tangential flow filtration

SOP writing

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA, seeks an Engineer I in Process Development to support nucleic acid pilot-scale production. You will assist with technology transfer, scale-up strategies, and operate specialized equipment for formulation batches, contributing to process optimization and SOP updates.

BS/BA or MS in a related field with 0–2 years’ experience, and hands-on fermentation/chromatography experience are preferred. The 70/30 in‑office model supports collaboration and mentorship.