Engineer III, Drug Product, Manufacturing Science and Technology; MSAT), Sterile Filling

Overview

Joining Moderna offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that is revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology. This role focuses on sterile fill‑finish operations in Norwood, Massachusetts, supporting the technical, compliance, and validation aspects of sterile drug product filling for vials and pre‑filled syringes (PFS). You will work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure aseptic integrity and compliance within a highly regulated environment.

• Support day‑to‑day operations for sterile filling of vials and PFS, including real‑time troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Apply foundational knowledge of isolator systems to assist in operational readiness and process validation efforts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T), Quality, and Operations teams to support end‑to‑end technology transfer and validation.
• Participate in drafting and reviewing SOPs and technical protocols.
• Assist with implementation of sterility assurance principles and contamination control strategies.
• Contribute to the execution of media fill qualification exercises under supervision.
• Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with cGMP, safety regulations, and Moderna’s operational standards.
• Support data gathering and analysis to inform process improvements within sterile operations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on sterile filling operations.
• Experience with PFS and vial filling operations.
• Strong understanding of isolator technology.
• Experience with designing and supporting media fill activities.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and guidelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must already hold work authorization in the U.S.;
  Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship.

• Best‑in‑class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs.
• Holistic approach to well‑being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown.
• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

Salary range: $89,900.00 – $. The range reflects the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including competencies, education, qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Norwood, Massachusetts – state‑of‑the‑art biotechnology facilities that support clinical and commercial production of mRNA medicines. Moderna adopts a 70/30 work model: 70% in‑office collaboration and 30% remote flexibility, fostering innovation, teamwork, and mentorship.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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. Moderna is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States and considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process should contact the Accommodations team at leavesan

This position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export control laws. Employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. Moderna is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons for an export control license.

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