Overview
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology. As a Manufacturing Associate at the Harwell site, you will operate cutting‑edge production equipment to manufacture Moderna’s mRNA vaccines in compliance with cGMP and health and safety regulations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring batch quality and process integrity while contributing to innovations and continuous improvement in a technologically advanced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor production equipment while adhering to cGMP, SOPs, and health and safety procedures.
* Maintain a clean, compliant, and safe work environment through strict adherence to gowning and housekeeping standards.
* Execute operations and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation for batch disposition.
* Perform routine equipment maintenance such as lubrication, filter changes, and mechanical checks using hand‑tools.
* Troubleshoot digital and equipment‑related issues rapidly and efficiently.
* Keep training records and operational logs up to date, ensuring full compliance.
* Work flexibly, including off‑hours or overtime, to support manufacturing schedules.
* Participate in deviation investigations (RCA), CAPA tasks, and incident analyses.
* Collaborate closely with QA and cross‑functional teams to meet production KPIs.
* Apply lean tools and digital platforms to drive operational excellence.
* Engage in a fast‑paced, matrixed work environment with agility and a problem‑solving mindset.
Required Qualifications
* 1+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
* Site‑based role; full‑time presence at Moderna’s Harwell site required.
* Experience with filtration and chromatography, and cold‑chain management is a plus.
* Experience in audit/inspection preparation and understanding of health authority and regulatory guidelines.
* Excellent written and oral communication, organizational skills, and ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
* Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, leadership, and cross‑functional support groups.
* Demonstrated commitment to Moderna’s values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless.
Desired Skills and Mindsets
* Digital fluency – comfort using digital tools and platforms to maximize efficiency and product integrity.
* Ownership mindset – proactive problem solving, initiative, and accountability beyond task execution.
Pay & Benefits
* Best‑in‑class healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
* Holistic well‑being programs including fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
* Family‑building benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy support).
* Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and global recharge days.
* Savings and investment plans.
* Location‑specific perks.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment. Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to 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.
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 or to perform the essential functions of the position should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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