(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate II

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in the UK.

This long term investment will create skilled jobs and strengthen collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners. We welcome experts ready to help expand access to life saving vaccines.

As a Manufacturing Associate within our mRNA vaccines production unit, you will operate at the intersection of advanced biomanufacturing and digital innovation.

You will ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production activities while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This is a hands-on, high-impact individual contributor role requiring technical precision, scientific thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Practice safe work habits and strictly adhere to Moderna’s safety procedures and guidelines

• Follow gowning procedures and maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a compliant and safe working environment

• Execute manufacturing operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation

• Partner closely with Quality Assurance (QA) peers to ensure timely documentation closure and batch disposition for commercial products

• Participate in incident and deviation investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), and support CAPA implementation

• Apply performance management tools and collaborate with team members to achieve operational KPIs aligned with corporate goals and commercial demand

• Rapidly respond to and troubleshoot routine equipment, process, and digital system issues within a highly automated manufacturing environment

• Proactively identify and escalate compliance, operational, or health and safety concerns to Team Leads or Supervisors

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records and associated documentation

• Perform routine basic maintenance activities, including lubrication, mechanical checks, and filter changes using appropriate hand tools

• Demonstrate flexibility to support off-hours work and overtime as required by production needs

• Contribute to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

• Actively participate in digital and technological advancements, leveraging systems and tools to enhance manufacturing performance and innovation

• Bring a strong scientific mindset, attention to detail, and a rapid learning ability to adopt new mRNA technologies

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We act with urgency; Action today compounds the lives saved tomorrow.

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

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

• 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

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

• A university degree with a specialization in Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent

• Experience with filtration and chromatography, and cold chain management a plus

• Experience in audit / inspection preparation, understanding Health authority and regulatory guidelines

• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, leadership and cross-functional support groups required

• Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills required.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated commitment to Moderna's values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless, embodying these values in the workplace

Pay & Benefits

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

• Best-in-class 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, 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 benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

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. 

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 structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

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. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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