Engineer III, MSAT

Moderna • Norwood, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Role: Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Moderna is strengthening its presence in Norwood, Massachusetts, a cornerstone of our manufacturing and operational excellence. Our Norwood campus translates mRNA science into scalable impact, supporting the global delivery of our medicines. We welcome talent ready to drive innovation and make a meaningful difference for patients worldwide. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the development, implementation, and optimization of RNA, lipid nanoparticles (LNP), and DNA (synthetic and E. coli) manufacturing to support clinical and commercial programs. Operating as a highly visible individual contributor, you will lead from the manufacturing floor while shaping process strategy, ensuring robust GMP execution, and enabling scalable, high-performance technology transfers. You will play a critical role in advancing manufacturing through data-driven insights, continuous improvement, and the integration of digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance process robustness and efficiency.

Requirements

• BS, M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical discipline related to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, etc.).
• BS with 5 to 8 years of experience or MS with 2 to 5 years experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of data management tools and statistical analysis.
• Excellent judgment and ability to communicate manufacturing issues in a scientifically sound and understandable way along with ability to provide data driven solutions.
• A highly collaborative team player capable of working in a cross-functional matrix environment.
• Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead or key contributor for DNA production processes, supporting both synthetic and E. coli-based systems
• Lead technical transfers and cGMP production for small-scale RNA and LNP
• Provide on-the-floor support during routine operations and batch execution, including support for deviations and investigations
• Lead troubleshooting of process or equipment-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Lead technology transfer activities to internal or external manufacturing sites
• Participate in the setup, qualification, and troubleshooting of novel production systems
• Assist with commissioning and validation activities during equipment start-up
• Analyze process performance and batch data to identify trends, performance variability, and opportunities for improvement
• Support the development and optimization of inspection system recipes and parameters
• Author or contribute to technical documents including SOPs, protocols, summary reports, and change controls
• Assist with preparation for audits and inspections, providing technical input as needed
• Work closely with Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Engineering, Analytical, and Technical Development teams to support compliant and efficient GMP manufacturing
• Contribute to cross-functional technical assessments and process improvement initiatives

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
• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees