Manufacturing Associate

Position: (Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate
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* The Role:

** Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.  This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role within Moderna’s mRNA vaccine production operations at Harwell, combining scientific understanding with technical manufacturing expertise to help produce safe and effective vaccines.  

As an individual contributor, you will operate production equipment in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), health and safety requirements, standard operating procedures and manufacturing documentation.

Working in a highly technological manufacturing environment, you will bring strong digital proficiency and a scientific approach to troubleshooting, rapidly learning new mRNA manufacturing technologies while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and cross-functional partners to support compliant operations, timely commercial batch disposition and operational excellence, while contributing to continuous improvement, digital innovation and opportunities to engage with emerging technologies, including Generative AI tools.

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What You’ll Do:

*** Execute manufacturing operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures and approved manufacturing documentation.
* Operate production equipment safely and effectively while adhering to Moderna’s safety procedures, guidelines and health and safety requirements.
* Follow required gowning procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping standards within assigned manufacturing areas to ensure a compliant and safe working environment.
* Proactively identify and report compliance, health and safety issues to the Team Lead or Supervisor.
* Partner closely with Quality Assurance colleagues to complete and close documentation required for the timely disposition of commercial batches.
* Participate in incident and deviation investigations, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and contribute to Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities.
* Apply established performance tools and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational KPI objectives and support plans aligned with corporate goals and commercial demand.
* Respond rapidly to routine production challenges and troubleshoot equipment, process and digital issues.
* Perform routine basic equipment maintenance, including lubrication, basic mechanical checks and filter changes, using appropriate hand tools.
* Maintain training records and all associated documentation accurately and ensure they remain current.
* Participate in multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Bring digital proficiency to day-to-day manufacturing operations, identifying opportunities to improve how technology and data are used within the production environment.
* Participate actively in operational improvements and innovation, including opportunities to gain exposure to emerging digital capabilities and Generative AI tools that can support manufacturing workflows, learning and operational excellence.
* Work effectively and collaboratively within a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment, partnering fluidly with peers, leadership, Quality Assurance and other cross-functional support groups.
* Maintain meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple activities with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrate flexibility to work off-hours and overtime when required to support manufacturing operations and commercial demand.
* Bring a scientific way of thinking, strong technical capability and the ability to…