Overview
The Role: Joining Moderna offers the opportunity to be part of a pioneering team advancing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. You will be part of a growing organization, working with exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide to contribute to global health initiatives. Moderna aims to establish onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in Harwell, creating skilled jobs and collaborating with academic, NHS and government partners across the UK. We are seeking global experts to join this endeavour and help make life-saving vaccines accessible to all.
This position, reporting to the Associate Director, Quality Control, is part of the Harwell QC team focused on GMP-compliant stability and analytical chemistry testing. You will support critical release and stability testing operations and manage global stability programs, operate and maintain instrumentation, manage cGMP documentation, and support timely results delivery across the QC chemistry function. You will engage with cutting-edge analytical techniques, stability data management, and regulatory compliance frameworks, alongside exposure to Generative AI tools and digital platforms enhancing Moderna’s QC infrastructure.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Execute routine analytical chemistry and stability testing using HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV, Karl Fischer, particle size analysis (DLS), and other analytical techniques.
* Support testing across raw materials, components, in-process and drug substance samples.
* Complete all cGMP documentation for analytical work in full compliance with applicable guidelines.
* Perform LIMS (LabVantage) data entry and complete electronic assay forms for traceability and review.
* Carry out HPLC (AEX) and NaOH plate-reader assays in support of manufacturing stat testing.
* Provide general laboratory support: reagent preparation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping.
* Ensure safe laboratory operations, actively contributing to EHS compliance.
* Participate in procurement and stock management of lab consumables and supplies.
Your responsibilities will also include
* Conduct stability program operations: set down, pull, labeling, verification, inventory updates, and disposal.
* Author, review, and revise stability protocols, SOPs, and technical reports.
* Maintain and trend stability data, performing statistical analyses and ensuring real-time visibility of study progress.
* Interface with external labs for sample shipment and testing data coordination, and update internal databases and binders accordingly.
* Support regulatory submissions by contributing to stability sections and ensuring alignment with FDA, EU, and ICH guidelines.
* Assist with troubleshooting analytical methods and instrumentation as required.
* Support training and mentorship of junior staff as needed.
* Contribute to quality systems documentation including investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
* Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture in line with Moderna’s values.
* Ensure strict adherence to GDP, data integrity, and internal SOPs across all executed tasks.
* Complete all required training and qualifications in accordance with assigned learning plans.
Moderna Mindsets
* We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest—we have to learn the fastest. In this highly technical and regulated environment, your ability to absorb evolving regulatory guidance, apply new analytical tools, and quickly learn from experimental data will be critical to your effectiveness.
* We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. With increasing use of Generative AI tools and digital systems like LIMS at the core of Moderna’s QC infrastructure, your comfort with digital platforms and data-driven execution will allow you to unlock greater speed, accuracy, and compliance.
What You’ll Need
* Education: BA/BSc in Chemistry or Biology (preferred) or other relevant scientific discipline
* Experience: At least 5-7 years in Quality Control Laboratory of a Pharmaceutical Company
* Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP or other applicable standards)
* 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.
Benefits and About Moderna
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being, and we emphasize a culture of belonging and impact. Benefits include quality healthcare and insurance, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, access to fitness and mindfulness resources, family planning and adoption benefits, generous paid time off, and location-specific perks. Some benefits vary by country and employment type.
About Moderna: Since 2010, Moderna has aimed to build the leading mRNA technology platform and related infrastructure, empowering people to change medicine and improve lives. We value learning, collaboration, and a culture of belonging, and we are recognized by several external organizations for our workplace quality.
We believe in an in-person culture and operate with a 70/30 in-office model to foster collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. If you want to contribute to shaping a future where every interaction matters, join us.
To learn more about current opportunities, visit Moderna Careers. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the hiring process and will provide adjustments as needed. For accommodations, contact leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We consider applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Moderna is dedicated to attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and values diverse experiences and ideas. We may request consent-related information where required by law.
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