Manufacturing Associate II - Shift Position

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that is revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you will work alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna’s commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients’ lives worldwide.

The company’s mission is to establish a state‑of‑the‑art research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell as part of a long‑term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners across the UK. We are looking for global experts eager to join us and contribute to a future where access to life‑saving vaccines is a reality for all.

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, a scientific mindset, a rapid learning capacity for new mRNA technologies, and meticulousness. The Manufacturing Associate will be expected to demonstrate digital proficiency, be comfortable working in a highly technological environment where participation in improvements and innovations is regularly required.

This role is central to Moderna’s mission of producing safe, effective vaccines and requires a balance of scientific understanding, operational skills, collaboration, and digital acumen. The ideal candidate is a team player who will maintain meticulous attention to detail and actively contribute to operational excellence in our fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

• Adhering to Moderna’s safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping of assigned areas to ensure compliance and safety.
• Executing operations activities according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborating closely with QA peers for timely closure of documentation related to commercial batch disposition.
• Participating in investigations (RCA) and CAPA tasks to address deviations and compliance issues.
• Utilizing performance tools in collaboration with the team to meet operational KPI objectives.
• Responding to and troubleshooting routine equipment, process, and digital issues rapidly.

• Proactively identifying and reporting compliance or health and safety issues to supervisors.
• Keeping training records and documentation up to date.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks (e.g., lubrication, mechanical checks, filter changes) using hand tools.
• Flexibility to work off‑hours and overtime when necessary.
• Contributing to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborating effectively in a dynamic, cross‑functional matrix environment.

• We pivot fearlessly: flexibility and adaptability are key as you will need to adjust quickly to new technologies and challenges within the rapidly evolving field of mRNA production.
• We push past possible: success in this role requires a drive to overcome challenges and continuously seek improvement. The ability to move beyond comfort zones will be critical as you contribute to process innovations and operational excellence.

• 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• This position is site‑based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full‑time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• A university degree with a specialization in Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent.
• Experience with filtration and chromatography, and cold chain management a plus.
• Experience…