Manufacturing Associate

**The Role**:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence in Clayton, a key site for our global manufacturing network. Our Clayton facility represents a vital hub in the production of our mRNA vaccines, ensuring timely and high-quality supply to meet global health demands. We’re seeking dedicated professionals to join us at this technologically advanced site and help shape the future of biotech manufacturing.

You will be part of Moderna’s mission to produce safe, effective mRNA vaccines at scale. As a digitally adept Manufacturing Associate, you will operate advanced production equipment while maintaining rigorous cGMP and safety standards. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment where digital proficiency is essential. Your scientific mindset, collaborative spirit, and meticulous attention to detail will help drive continuous improvement in one of the most technologically advanced production settings. This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility, curiosity, and a commitment to quality at every step of the manufacturing process.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
**Your key responsibilities will be**:

- Operating mRNA vaccine production equipment in full compliance with cGMP and Moderna’s safety standards
- Practicing safe work habits and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in assigned areas
- Executing operational activities per SOPs and approved manufacturing documentation
- Conducting routine digital troubleshooting of equipment and reporting issues to leads
- Maintaining training records and ensuring documentation is up to date
- Performing basic mechanical maintenance tasks such as lubrication, checks, and filter changes
- Supporting the closure of QA documentation to enable timely batch disposition

**Your responsibilities will also include**:

- Participating in investigations of deviations (RCA) and CAPA implementation
- Identifying compliance or safety issues and proactively communicating with supervisors
- Contributing to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Engaging collaboratively in a cross-functional matrixed environment
- Demonstrating adaptability to work off-hours or overtime when required
- Maintaining a mindset of innovation and excellence aligned with corporate goals and commercial demand

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

- **“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”**
This role requires day-to-day interaction with digital systems to run manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and optimize documentation. Your ability to embrace and leverage digital tools will be essential to enhancing productivity and ensuring product quality.
- **“We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”**
You will be expected to own your area of operation—not just by executing procedures, but by continuously looking for improvements, driving resolution of challenges, and contributing ideas that push our manufacturing excellence forward.

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:

- Typically, 3-5+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
- A College degree with a specialization in Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent
- Aseptic experience, Visual Inspection and PFS knowledge
- 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 mínimal supervision
- Demonstrated commitment to Moderna's values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless, embodying these values in the workplace
- This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

**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.**
- Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Family plan