Fixed-term) 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.

We are seeking a hands-on, digitally fluent Manufacturing Associate to support Moderna’s mRNA vaccines production unit at our Clayton site. This role is at the forefront of scientific innovation and operational execution, demanding excellence in process execution, digital acumen, and collaboration.

You will operate state-of-the-art production equipment under GMP compliance, ensuring the safe and efficient production of life-changing vaccines.

You will be actively engaged in continuous improvement and expected to maintain meticulous documentation and production practices.

This role is embedded in our commitment to operational excellence, ensuring that Moderna’s mission of delivering transformative mRNA medicine reaches patients safely and swiftly.
You will also contribute to a culture of safety, learning, and innovation while collaborating with QA and operations peers.

The position requires flexibility, cross-functional engagement, and a readiness to embrace change in a highly dynamic manufacturing context.
It is ideal for someone who values detailed execution, digital innovation, and meaningful impact on public health.

Please note: this is a **site-based**position located in **Clayton**, and is not eligible for remote work.

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

- Operating production equipment safely and in strict adherence to cGMP guidelines and Moderna procedures
- Practicing and promoting safety protocols and personal protective measures in all operations
- Executing operations as per current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and batch documentation
- Maintaining compliance through accurate training records and associated documentation
- Carrying out routine basic maintenance of equipment including lubrication and mechanical checks using hand-tools
- Responding to and troubleshooting process and digital issues swiftly
- Supporting QA teams by facilitating timely closure of required documentation for batch disposition
- Participating in cross-functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives

**Your responsibilities will also include**:

- Reporting and escalating compliance or safety concerns proactively
- Participating in Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
- Maintaining proper gowning and cleanliness standards in assigned areas
- Flexibly supporting off-hours operations and overtime as necessary
- Collaborating effectively across a cross-functional matrixed team environment
- Adapting rapidly to evolving production technologies, with a mindset focused on innovation and continual learning
- Contributing to Moderna’s mission through detailed execution and ownership of operational processes

**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 mindset directly aligns with the digitally fluent environment in which you will work. Your comfort with digital systems and commitment to tech-forward solutions will enable our high-velocity, high-integrity operations.
- **We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.**
You will be expected to own your processes, your documentation, and your commitment to quality. This mindset fuels a sense of responsibility and proactive engagement essential in GMP manufacturing.

**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.

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