Quality Control Jobs at Moderna
Moderna is hiring an Associate I, Quality Control, to join its Drug Manufacturing team at the Norwood, Massachusetts, site. This Quality Control Associate role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of mRNA technology, contributing to the quality testing of raw materials, drug substances, and mRNA drug products. The Quality Control Jobs at Moderna Careers are ideal for professionals eager to grow within a fast-paced, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical organization while supporting both clinical and commercial programs.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate I, Quality Control
- Job Requisition ID: R18621
- Location: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA
- Department: Drug Manufacturing – Quality Control (Bioassay Team)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Model: On-site (Not eligible for remote work)
About the Company:
Founded in 2010, Moderna is a pioneering biotechnology company built on a revolutionary mRNA technology platform. The company is dedicated to reimagining how medicines are developed and delivered, with a diverse pipeline addressing infectious diseases, oncology, rare diseases, and more. Moderna fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, and has been recognized as a Top Biopharma Employer and a Best Workplace for Innovators.
Educational Requirements for the Quality Control Associate Role:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Biochemistry or a related life science field
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant laboratory or quality control experience
- Strong willingness and ability to learn GxP regulations (GMP, GLP, GCP, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Quality Control Associate Role, you have to perform in-process and release testing for raw materials, drug substances, and mRNA drug products in compliance with cGMP
- Generate critical testing data supporting commercial products and clinical studies
- Support method transfers, qualification, and implementation, including sequencing and qPCR in the Quality Control Jobs at Moderna Careers.
- Assist in maintaining and improving laboratory operational systems
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the QC Bioassay function
- Support audit preparation and regulatory compliance activities
- Investigate technical issues, deviations, and assay performance concerns
- Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and maintenance in this Quality Control Associate Role.
- Write and revise SOPs, protocols, and technical reports following GDP
- Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and mentor junior analysts
- Ensure data integrity, training compliance, and adherence to SOPs
- As a Quality Control Associate, you should contribute to a safe, inclusive, and collaborative laboratory environment
Skills Required:
- Strong understanding or ability to learn cGMP and GxP regulations
- Hands-on experience with bioassays, sequencing, qPCR, or related techniques
- Excellent documentation and data integrity skills
- Problem-solving and deviation investigation capabilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Openness to working with digital tools and Generative AI technologies in QC operations
- Mentoring and communication skills
Benefits of the Quality Control Jobs:
- Competitive salary range: $53,500 – $85,600 per year
- Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus and incentive compensation
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage and voluntary benefits
- Comprehensive well-being programs, including fitness and mental health support
- Family planning benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy support)
- Generous paid time off, volunteer days, sabbaticals, and global recharge days
- Savings and investment plans for long-term financial security
- Location-specific perks and career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a high-impact, innovation-driven environment shaping the future of medicine
