Principal System Engineer LIMS

The Role

The Candidae will report to and work closely with the Director, Digital LIMS Systems to ensure the implementation of new solutions and improvement of existing systems (Lab Vantage) for the Moderna Digital Laboratory Systems organization. This role will help shape and deliver the long-term strategic vision for the Quality Control Digital roadmap. This opportunity is unique in the pace and speed we expect and achieve.

• Act as the senior system expert for the LIMS solution (Lab Vantage)
• Propose, lead and deploy small and medium-size continuous improvement projects within the Lab Systems
• Participate and provide support for large cross functional projects
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and internal digital teams to design, develop and implement solutions with integration to MES, SAP, LIMS, and potentially eQMS
• Application support for LIMS as a level 2/3 SME, including version control, upgrades, patching and deployments, and system maintenance
• Help shape the strategy for an integrated digital lab systems landscape
• Participate in the delivery of projects and initiatives in a timely and qualitative manner
• Highlight potential risks and act proactively to resolve issues
• Participate in the demand management process to assist the business in establishing business cases relating to new systems or potential system changes

• Having 8+ years of experience with Lab Vantage LIMS development is a must
• Worked as a functional LIMS expert, preferably in Lab Vantage, with expertise in a GxP environment focused on GMP
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent training and relative work experience required

• Working understanding of cGMP and manufacturing operations and practices
• Understanding of computer systems validation practices (GAMP)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on cross‑functional teams
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is bold, relentless, curious, and collaborative

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A 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, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location‑specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $ - $ (for positions that may be performed in California, the expected salary range is $ - $, which reflects the range permitted under California Labor Code requirements). The salary within this range is based on several factors including relevant competencies, education, qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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. 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 and/or to perform the essential functions of the position should contact the accommodations team at leavesan

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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 to apply for an export control license.