Associate I, Quality Control (Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring)

The Role

In this role, you will perform routine environmental monitoring and critical utilities (water and process gasses) sampling of the GMP manufacturing facility. The Quality Control Associate l will also support microbiological testing for GMP QC raw materials, excipients, drug substance and finished product testing for mRNA products produced at Moderna’s manufacturing facility.  The Quality Control Associate may perform projects as assigned.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Perform routine environmental monitoring and critical utility sampling activities.

• Conduct analysis of water samples to include TOC, Conductivity, Bioburden, and Endotoxin.

• Conduct process gasses testing for Total particulates, Viable Air, Hydrocarbons and Dewpoint.

• Perform routine testing in support of manufacturing processes to include bioburden, sterility, endotoxin, culture purity and cell stock identity.

• Prepare and ship contract laboratory testing samples including those intended for microbiological identification.

• Perform general laboratory support activities including equipment maintenance and housekeeping.

• May participate in equipment and method qualifications, validations, and method transfers.

• Perform data entry utilizing good documentation practices.

• Support initiation/closure of quality system records such as environmental monitoring excursion notifications and deviations.

• Write/revise standard operating procedures.

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline or 5 years Quality Control experience in a cGMP organization with a focus in Microbiology

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Maga