Specialist, Quality Control, Equipment

Moderna Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA is seeking a QC Equipment Specialist to manage the lifecycle of laboratory equipment, perform maintenance, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors. You will support calibration, qualification, and documentation to ensure cGMP compliance and data integrity.

The role requires 3–5 years in a GMP-lab setting, a B.S./B.A. in a scientific field, and strong organizational skills. You will also help maintain CMMS records and train QC staff on equipment use.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of GMP-regulated lab environment experience.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of cGMP, GxP, Data Integrity (ALCOA+).
• Experience supporting lab equipment, instrumentation, or quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle management of QC lab equipment (install, qualification, maintenance, calibration, relocation, retirement, documentation).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support investigations.
• Perform basic non-invasive maintenance on lab instruments (e.g., UHPLC) and coordinate vendor support.
• Serve as QC point of contact for equipment inquiries and coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repair to minimize downtime.
• Assist with equipment inventory and asset management.
• Support equipment-related quality systems (deviations, CAPAs, investigations).
• Train QC personnel on equipment operation and procedures.

Skills

QC equipment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

cGMP knowledge

ALCOA+ data integrity

Education

B.S./B.A. in science

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Support the lifecycle management of QC laboratory equipment, including installation, qualification, maintenance, calibration, relocation, retirement, and documentation activities.


• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support investigations related to equipment failures, system deficiencies, deviations, and laboratory operations.


• Perform basic, non-invasive maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instrumentation (e.g., UHPLC systems), including replacement of consumable components and coordination of vendor support as needed.


• Serve as a primary QC point of contact for equipment-related inquiries and coordinate with vendors, Facilities, Metrology, Engineering, and Digital teams to resolve issues.


• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repair activities to minimize equipment downtime and ensure compliance with site schedules.


• Support CTU alarm response activities and coordinate equipment recalibration and requalification following alarm events or out-of-tolerance conditions.


• Review preventive maintenance documentation, calibration certificates, CMMS records, and equipment documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.


• Submit and manage asset induction requests, work orders, and administrative requests within the CMMS to support accurate equipment lifecycle management.


• Assist with equipment inventory management, including tracking assets, coordinating equipment movement, and maintaining laboratory equipment records.


• Support equipment-related quality systems activities, including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, investigations, and periodic reviews.


• Author, revise, and maintain equipment-related SOPs, work instructions, forms, and training documentation.


• Train QC personnel on equipment operation, routine maintenance, and applicable procedures.


• Perform data entry, trending, reporting, and documentation using electronic laboratory and quality systems while maintaining cGMP and Data Integrity (ALCOA+) compliance.


• Order equipment consumables and laboratory supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.


• Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.


• Support method implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization activities as they relate to laboratory equipment.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in a relevant scientific discipline.


• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related laboratory environment.


• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, Good Documentation Practices, and Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles.


• Experience supporting laboratory equipment, instrumentation, or quality systems preferred.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

Pay & Benefits At Moderna

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well‑being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00. 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.

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet theBasic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, Moderna is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [e-mail].

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.