Moderna · 2 months ago
(Fixed Term) Analyst, Quality Control, Microbiology
Quality
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expModerna is a pioneering company focused on revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology. They are seeking a Microbiology Quality Control Analyst to support GMP manufacturing operations, conducting microbiological testing and environmental monitoring while collaborating cross-functionally on method transfers and validations.
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Responsibilities
Conducting routine environmental monitoring (EM) and sampling of critical utilities such as water systems in a GMP manufacturing facility
Executing microbiological analyses including TOC, Conductivity, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility, and other GMP QC methods
Supporting GMP testing for product release, stability, and validation samples
Preparing, shipping, and receiving contract laboratory samples, including those for microbiological identification
Participating in new microbiological method transfers in collaboration with Analytical Sciences & Technology (AS&T) teams
Supporting development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory systems in line with cGMP expectations
Performing general laboratory support activities including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping
Participating in audit readiness activities, including support to internal and external audit teams
Assisting in equipment and method qualifications, and potentially troubleshooting assay methods and instrumentation
Drafting and revising SOPs, protocols, reports, and contributing to quality system documentation (e.g., deviations, CAPAs, EM excursions, and change controls)
Applying Good Documentation Practices and ensuring full compliance with GxP and Data Integrity requirements
Completing all assigned training per schedule and requalification timelines
Supporting junior team members as required with data review, troubleshooting, and training
Qualification
Required
BSc in a relevant scientific discipline with 5 years Quality Control experience in a cGMP organization with a focus on Microbiology
Hands-on experience of various Microbiology testing techniques and analyses (e.g. Vitek, Isolator Technology, Bioburden, BET, Sterility, others)
Working experience in a GMP environment
Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
Ability to efficiently prioritise and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to conduct investigations
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work
Preferred
Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred
Benefits
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras!
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (42)
2024 (49)
2023 (55)
2022 (23)
2021 (58)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
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