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

Moderna • Norwood, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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