Job description

The Role:
Moderna is seeking a highly driven individual for a Manufacturing Associate II position within High Throughput Operations (HTOps), at the Moderna manufacturing site in Norwood, MA. The HTOps team is responsible for high throughput production of mRNA and LNP in support of Moderna’s research portfolio.

This position is Monday-Friday 7am-3pm shift. The individual hired into this role will independently execute DNA, RNA, and/or LNP unit operations following standard operating procedures. Prior lab experience and dedication to manufacturing using good lab practices sets this operator apart from a Manufacturing Associate I. In addition to manufacturing, the Manufacturing Associate II, will troubleshoot common problems, and escalate as needed for issues experienced outside their scope while manufacturing. They are also expected to have a strong understanding of the process steps completed daily and derive process improvements from that understanding and general lab experience. The Manufacturing Associate II is expected to contribute to the company’s agility through cross-training in the multiple unit operations.

It is expected that the Manufacturing Associate II has a team mentality and respects the common work areas. They help to maintain the cleanliness, and 5S initiatives put into place in the lab common areas as well as unit assigned areas. The candidate must value the safety of the workspace and those that work around them and be an active participant in the department’s safety culture.

A distinguishing attribute of the Manufacturing Associate II is their leadership qualities. Their experience in the lab, allows for repeated successful production/manufacturing of product. Efficient pacing of the day demonstrates the time management skills necessary to pursue investigational projects and/or handle additional responsibilities such as leading process improvement initiative. These projects/responsibilities will require the Manufacturing Associate II to work with outside groups (IR/IX, PD, AE etc), and at some point, communicate to the team; either the outcome of a project, or updates representing the team in a group setting.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to quickly master new processes and the drive to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, and highly motivated team.

Here’s What You’ll Do:
Lead by example by thoroughly completing manufacturing processes.

Contribute during team meetings

Take on High Throughput Operations site representation responsibility, and/or lead optimization projects

Follow written procedures to manufacture DNA/RNA/LNP.

Efficiently complete the day-to-day manufacturing processes

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the science that drives the process

Maintain a clean and safe lab space; properly label buffer bottles, discard of waste in appropriate waste streams, restock workstations, cleans up after oneself.

Communicate with management as needed when encountering issues during manufacturing.

Utilize process knowledge to identify manufacturing issues that could be optimized and/or improved.

Adhere to laboratory gowning procedures.

Adhere to documented waste handling procedures to respect environmental regulations

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Requires BA/BS in a relevant science or engineering discipline, and 2+ years experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment

High motivation, a drive to continue learning, self-starting mentality that understands how their efforts impact the department’s ability to meet key objectives.

Experience operating instrumentation and integrated systems

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requires hands-on lab work

Motivation to learn

Value of scientific reasoning and respect of process; complete work thoroughly, track raw materials etc.

Team mentality: trustworthy, helpful to others, and celebrate the success of others

Responsibility to maintain a clean and safe work environment

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to manage day to day operations in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
Adoption and family-planning benefits
Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community

Generous paid time off, including:

• Vacation, sick time and holidays
• Volunteer time to participate within your community
• D iscretionary year-end shutdown
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter

Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
401k match and Financial Planning tools
Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
Location-specific perks and extras!

Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible . Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .

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

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. #LI-KC2
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