Manufacturing Associate I

ModernaTX • Norwood, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate I works in Drug Substance Operations to produce mRNA drug substance in a highly controlled, regulated GMP environment. This hands-on, technical role requires disciplined execution, careful attention to detail, consistency, and teamwork. The associate follows approved procedures and supports manufacturing operations while developing practical knowledge of equipment, process flow, and digital systems.

The position is 100% onsite and requires the ability to work in cleanroom and site-based production environments. The role includes completing required training and maintaining qualifications for gowning and assigned operations. Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship for this role; candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. and maintain that authorization without future sponsorship. Employment is also contingent on eligibility to access export-controlled information; only U.S. persons as defined in the posting are eligible.

The stated salary range is $53,500 to $85,600. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility and individual performance. Benefits include healthcare and voluntary benefit programs, well-being resources, family planning support, paid time off, savings and investment programs, and location-specific perks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 0–1 years of relevant industry experience, or an associate degree and 2–4 years of relevant industry experience, or a high school diploma and more than 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Candidates must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under the posting’s export-control eligibility terms.
• Ability to complete required training and maintain qualifications for gowning and assigned operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, operations, biopharma, life sciences, or another regulated or technical environment.
• Interest in a structured, digital-forward advanced biomanufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing operations by following approved procedures, batch records, and work instructions in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Perform cleanroom operations with discipline, attention to detail, and consistency.
• Support drug substance manufacturing activities, including aseptic processing, formulation, filtration, mixing, filling, and dispensing.
• Apply Moderna’s human performance model for error prevention and execute tasks accurately and accountably.
• Complete documentation in real time according to good documentation practices and data integrity standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness, control, and readiness of the production area.
• Use manufacturing systems and equipment, including SAP, Veeva, DeltaV, Syncade, LIMS, and CMMS, as required.
• Build practical understanding of equipment, process flow, and digital systems; recognize issues, respond appropriately, and develop technical judgment.
• Follow safety procedures, waste-handling requirements, and environmental guidelines.
• Complete required training on time and maintain qualifications for gowning and assigned operations.
• Work with teammates and cross-functional partners, communicate clearly, escalate issues early, and support smooth operational execution.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs.
• Location-specific perks and extras.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to eligibility and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED