Engineer III, Drug Product, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Sterile Filling

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence in Norwood, Massachusetts, where science and manufacturing converge at our state-of-the-art biotechnology facilities. Our Norwood site plays a pivotal role in clinical and commercial production of our mRNA medicines and is central to Moderna’s mission. We’re seeking passionate individuals ready to contribute to cutting-edge science and scalable production in a highly collaborative environment.

This opportunity offers a hands-on entry point into sterile fill-finish operations, with a focus on supporting the technical, compliance, and validation aspects of sterile drug product filling for vials and pre-filled syringes (PFS). You will work directly with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure aseptic integrity and compliance within a highly regulated environment.

You'll contribute to isolator technology processes and validation efforts, support troubleshooting of fill operations, and engage in contamination control strategies. This role provides a foundational experience in media fill design and execution, with a strong emphasis on GMP alignment, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. It is an ideal position for individuals looking to build deep technical expertise in sterile processing while engaging with evolving technologies in support of Moderna’s mRNA platform.

Here's What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting day-to-day operations for sterile filling of vials and PFS, including real-time troubleshooting and monitoring.

• Applying foundational knowledge of isolator systems to assist in operational readiness and process validation efforts.

• Collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T), Quality, and Operations teams to support end-to-end technology transfer and validation.

• Participating in the drafting and reviewing of SOPs and technical protocols.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Assisting with implementation of sterility assurance principles and contamination control strategies.

• Contributing to the execution of media fill qualification exercises under supervision.

• Ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with cGMP, safety regulations, and Moderna’s operational standards.

• Supporting data gathering and analysis to inform process improvements within sterile operations.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest; we have to learn the fastest.
  This role demands fast assimilation of sterile processing concepts, procedures, and regulatory standards. You’ll be encouraged to continuously deepen your technical knowledge and adapt quickly in a fast-evolving environment.

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.
  While this role is grounded in sterile operations, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside teams integrating automation and digital tools. Exposure to digital batch records, validation systems, and even future applications of Generative AI in operations will expand your capabilities and impact.

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on sterile filling operations.

• Experience with PFS and vial filling operations.

• Strong understanding of isolator technology.

• Experience with designing and supporting media fill activities.

• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and guidelines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• 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

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $89,900.00 - $143,800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without 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, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [email protected] .

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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