Moderna

Moderna

Engineer III, Process Development

Norwood, Massachusetts, USA · Mid · Contract

No sponsorship$90k-$144kDetected 28 days ago
GMPFDA RegulatoryCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingGxP

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Individual to join Moderna's Technical Development organization in Norwood, MA.

Responsibilities

  • Moderna is working to develop first-in-class messenger RNA (mRNA) based medicines.
  • Support the design, scale-up, and implementation of modular and small-scale process skids in alignment with GxP requirements and Moderna's global standards.
  • Partner with engineering, automation, and equipment vendors to design novel manufacturing platforms that enable closed and continuous operations that meet performance, safety, regulatory, and data integrity requirements.
  • Contribute to Clean-In-Place (CIP) system design and optimization, focusing on process safety, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Contribute to technical reviews, design evaluations, and standardization initiatives under Moderna's Technical Authority governance model.
  • Support global site startup activities via tech transfer, process investigations and provide person-in-plant support may require domestic or international travel (up to 15% of working time).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical priorities within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, and ICH regulations.

Nice to have

  • Serve as a technical SME for RNA manufacturing processes (e.g. IVT, purification) and translate processes into detailed functional and technical requirements for automated systems.
  • Participate in the development of process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) for Drug Substance of manufacturing systems.
  • Ensure compliance with GxP/GMP regulations and Moderna's quality and documentation systems.
  • BS or MS in chemical engineering, biological engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
  • BS with 5+ years, or MS with 2+ years of relevant industry experience in bioprocess development, pharmaceutical development, or closely related area
  • Experience in designing, executing, and analyzing scientific experiments
  • Experience in technology transfer and optimization of manufacturing processes.

Skills

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across functional teams and organizational levels.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $89,900.00 - $143,800.00.

Benefits

  • Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
  • A holistic approach to well-being, 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
  • Location-specific perks and extras

Visa & Work Authorization

  • thout 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, sexua

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