Sr. Specialist, Quality Control Raw Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being programs

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA is seeking a QC professional to perform Raw Material QC activities in support of GMP manufacturing and special projects. This is a first shift, Monday–Friday (5 x 8hrs).

You will oversee prioritization and release of raw materials, review raw data and supplier documentation, perform specification reviews, and support continuous improvement, audits, and CAPA processes. The role requires a BS in a relevant scientific discipline with 6+ years of experience (or 8+

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience: 6+ years with BS or 8+ years in GMP QC laboratory.
• Strong understanding of GxP, regulations and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of prioritization and release of raw materials to meet metrics and turnaround times.
• Review of Raw Data, supplier certification and incoming documentation to meet requirements.
• Specification review and approval.
• Support Continuous Improvement of lab operations.
• Audit support during Regulatory and Health Authority Inspections.
• Train and perform testing for methods including HPLC, Bioanalyzer, osmolality, pH, conductivity, TruScan.
• LIMS (LabVantage) sample logging and result entry.
• Complete and maintain cGMP documentation; participate in deviations, CAPAs.

Skills

GxP knowledge

Audits & inspections

Problem solving

QA documentation

Data review

HPLC

Bioanalyzer

pH measurement

Conductivity

Education

BS in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS (LabVantage)

Job description

The Role

The individual in this role will perform QC Raw Material activities in support of GMP Manufacturing and special projects as assigned. This role is 1st shift, Monday to Friday (5 x 8hrs).

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Oversight of prioritization and release of raw materials to meet metrics and turnaround times.
• Review of Raw Data, supplier certification and incoming documentation to meet requirements.
• Specification review and approval.
• Support Continuous Improvement of lab operations.
• Project management and execution to deliverables and timelines.
• Audit support during Regulatory and Health Authority Inspections.
• Requesting, sampling, releasing, and shipping of raw materials.
• Sample coordination including cross functional collaboration with internal and external labs.
• Train and perform testing for methods including HPLC, Bioanalyzer, osmolality, pH, conductivity, TruScan.
• RM spectroscopy, appearance, and dimensional verification.
• Supporting domestic and international sample shipments.
• Inspect product and raw material retain samples.
• LIMS (LabVantage) sample logging and result entry.
• Raw material and consumable component inspection and release.
• Controlled temperature unit management, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Clean room gowning and aseptic techniques.
• Write/revise SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Complete and maintain cGMP documentation for work performed.
• Participate in authoring quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs.
• Lead laboratory investigations and deviations as required.
• Conduct and lead risk assessments.
• QC Management designee for QC inspection label issuance and reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain a safe laboratory working environment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Follow all relevant GxP regulations, guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Execute tasks precisely as defined in internal guiding documents including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements to ensure data, documentation, and records are completed and maintained for use by the business and available to support audits or inspections.
• Complete training in assigned required learning plan according to the defined timing and the prescribed requalification cadence.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: BS in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience: 6+ years with BS or 8+ experience in GMP QC laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn: Demonstrate strong understanding of GxP. Regulations and Problem Solving.

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site-based operations. Working onsite enables real-time collaboration, strong team connections, direct mentorship, and the hands‑on partnership needed to deliver our mission. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment.

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 $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.

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. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

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.

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.