Moderna
Engineer III, Process Development
Norwood, Massachusetts, USA · Mid · Contract
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$14,641 more — $104,541 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $104,541 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Individual to join Moderna's Technical Development organization in Norwood, MA.
- 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.
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).
- Proven ability to support process design and equipment specification in a regulated manufacturing setting.
- Familiarity with bioprocess skid design, automation, and process analytical technologies (PAT).
- 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
- Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
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
Company info
- By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.
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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