Manufacturing Associate II - Shift Position

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate and digitally savvy Operator to join our mRNA vaccines production unit. The successful candidate will operate production equipment in accordance with cGMP compliance and health‑and‑safety regulations. The role requires excellent technical skills, scientific thinking, rapid learning, meticulousness, and digital proficiency within a highly technological environment.

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain housekeeping of assigned areas to ensure compliance and safety.
• Execute operations activities according to cGMP, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with QA peers for timely closure of documentation related to commercial batch disposition.
• Participate in investigations (RCA) and CAPA tasks to address deviations and compliance issues.
• Utilize performance tools with the team to meet operational KPI objectives.
• Respond to and troubleshoot routine equipment, process, and digital issues rapidly.
• Proactively identify and report compliance or health- and safety issues to supervisors.
• Keep training records and documentation up to date.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (e.g., lubrication, mechanical checks, filter changes) using hand tools.
• Show flexibility to work off‑hours and overtime when necessary.
• Contribute to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross‑functional matrix environment.

• Pivot fearlessly: adapt quickly to new technologies and challenges in the evolving field of mRNA production.
• Push past possible: drive to overcome challenges and continuously seek improvement, moving beyond comfort zones to innovate and achieve excellence.

• 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Site-based position requiring full-time presence at Moderna’s site; remote work is not available.
• A university degree with a specialization in pharmaceutical production technology or an equivalent field.
• Experience with filtration, chromatography, and cold chain management is plus.
• Experience in audit/inspection preparation and understanding of health‑authority and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, leadership, and cross‑functional support groups.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to Moderna’s values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless.

24/7 fixed shift pattern using a 2‑2‑3 schedule (all‑day 12‑hour shifts in a 28‑day cycle). Outside of campaign periods, the schedule reverts to a standard Monday‑to‑Friday operational model.

• Best‑in‑class healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Well‑being resources: fitness, mindfulness, and mental‑health support.
• Family‑building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, discretionary year‑end shutdown).
• Save‑and‑invest options to help plan for the future.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity employment 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. 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 accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesan