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Moderna · 2 weeks ago

Research Associate/Engineer I, Technical Development (2026 Rotation Program)

Norwood, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$63K/yr - $101K/yr

Moderna is a leading company in mRNA technology, seeking talented individuals for its Technical Development Rotation Program. The role involves exploring various areas of mRNA therapeutic development through hands-on experience in manufacturing processes and collaboration with project teams.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with a team of highly skilled experts to come up to speed on technology and techniques

Use laboratory, technical and communication skills to generate experimental results, perform data analysis, and document in formal reports including conclusions and recommended next steps

Perform process scale-up, support technology transfer and provide manufacturing support at internal Moderna, and external contract manufacturing sites

Participate in planning, design, execution, analysis of experiments and formal risk assessments to establish critical process parameters, and overall process control strategies

Optimize the impact of formulation and processing conditions on the stability of mRNA drug products and process intermediates

Review and share relevant academic literature and establish new collaborations with internal research and manufacturing groups

Create scaled-down models, and high throughput experimental setups for unit operations

Characterize mRNA and lipid nanoparticles through collaboration with the analytical team

Prepare technical reports and present finding in cross-functional meetings

Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification

MRNA therapeutic developmentBioprocess developmentAnalytical methodsGxP regulationsData analysisLaboratory skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, Statistics, or a related field preferred

Strong fundamental scientific and engineering skills for the evaluation of experimental data

Laboratory skills applicable to bioprocess development and analytical methods

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

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