Moderna

Moderna

Sr. Manufacturing Associate I, Label & Packaging

Norwood, Massachusetts, USA · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$74k-$118kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role

  • Manufacturing Associate I, Drug Product Label & Packaging is an experienced, hands-on operator and shift resource supporting cGMP labeling and packaging operations for Moderna's parenteral drug product presentations, including vials and prefilled syringes.
  • Success looks like consistent independent execution, effective peer coaching, strong ownership of line performance, and growing leadership across safety, quality, documentation, and throughput.
  • Execute packaging operations per approved SOPs and cGMPs, including (as qualified/assigned):

Responsibilities

  • This role independently executes routine and complex packaging activities, supports and may lead line readiness and changeovers, maintain disciplined label control and reconciliation, and serves as a reliable troubleshooting and escalation resource during daily operations.
  • Perform and verify line clearances, room/equipment readiness checks, and controlled material/component staging to support compliant operations and minimize mix-ups.
  • Execute and verify label control activities, including label issuance/use/return, segregation, reconciliation, and disposition support per procedure; ensure counts and documentation are accurate and complete.
  • Identify, contain, and escalate deviations, atypical events, and equipment/system issues; perform intermediate troubleshooting within training and follow escalation pathways to reduce downtime and maintain compliance.
  • Support shift-level investigation activities, CAPAs, and change controls for packaging-related events by providing factual timelines, observations, and clear documentation; may support implementation of corrective actions on the floor.
  • Maintain compliance with gowning requirements (as applicable), controlled-area behaviors, safety protocols, and 5S/housekeeping standards; model safe and compliant behaviors for the team.
  • Participate in and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, documentation, throughput, reconciliation, and line performance.
  • Train, coach, and support qualification of associates through structured OJT, peer guidance, and demonstration of proper technique; promote consistent execution, cGMP behaviors, and safe work practices.

Requirements

  • Verify equipment status/readiness, including calibration labels, PM tags, cleaning status, and required pre-use checks
  • Demonstrated ability to independently execute routine and complex work while maintaining strong documentation practices (ALCOA+).
  • Working knowledge of cGMP expectations, ALCOA+ principles, packaging batch records, logbooks, and electronic manufacturing/labeling systems.
  • Verify equipment status/readiness, including calibration labels, PM tags, cleaning status, and required pre-use checks; escalate gaps before processing begins.
  • High School Diploma / GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have

  • High School Diploma / GED required
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Typically 3-5 years of experience in GMP manufacturing or regulated operations
  • labeling/packaging experience in pharma/biotech strongly preferred.
  • Experience with packaging batch records, line clearance, in-process checks, label control/reconciliation, and basic to intermediate equipment/system troubleshooting preferred.
  • Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00.

Benefits

  • Conduct and document in-process checks and inspection/verification steps (e.g., barcode/label verification, vision checks, print/scan verification where applicable) and take appropriate action within procedures.

Visa & Work Authorization

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