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

ModernaTX • Norwood, MA

20h • 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. Here's What You’ll Do Your key responsibilities will be: 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. Your responsibilities will also include: 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. The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role: We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest; we have to learn the fastest. This role demands fast assimilation of sterile processing concepts, procedures, and regulatory standards. You’ll be encouraged to continuously deepen your technical knowledge and adapt quickly in a fast-evolving environment. We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients. While this role is grounded in sterile operations, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside teams integrating automation and digital tools. Exposure to digital batch records, validation systems, and even future applications of Generative AI in operations will expand your capabilities and impact.

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