Engineer , Process Development, Pilot Scale Operations

Role Overview

The Pilot Scale Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated full‑time Engineer I to support Formulations (Lipid Nanoparticle and Drug Product) pilot‑scale production. Qualified candidates will have relevant academic or industry experience in solution preparation, lipid nanoparticle, sterile fill/finish and/or tangential flow filtration, and an understanding of scaling and technology transfer of these unit operations. A successful candidate should have exposure to large and small‑scale equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as authoring and updating equipment‑specific SOPs.

This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills and a focus on operational excellence and process optimization. The candidate must demonstrate independent drive and a collaborative spirit to operate in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• Receive technology transfer from Moderna’s Process Development teams, focusing on Formulations sciences, including drug formulation/delivery development.
• Assist other development scientists/engineers in defining process development and scale‑up strategy, and implementing process control strategies.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot custom equipment used to manufacture Formulations batches.
• Characterize product attributes through collaboration with analytical and technical teams.
• Demonstrate and implement lab best practices.
• Update and write standard operating procedure (SOPs) associated with production as needed.
• Practice safe work habits and adhere to Moderna safety procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to documented waste handling procedures to respect environmental regulations.

• Demonstrated success in bioprocess development, technical problem solving, and technology transfer are essential.
• BS/BA (required) or MS in Chemistry, Systems, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field with 0–2 years related experience.
• Hands‑on experience with fermentation, enzymatic reaction, chromatography and/or tangential flow filtration is preferred.
• Ability to multi‑task in relentless pursuit of successful outcomes.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.

• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Holistic well‑being approach 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 investment programs.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

The salary range for this role is $63,200.00 – $. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational 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.

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. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position.

For this role, Moderna is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.