Manufacturing Associate I

Moderna • Norwood, MA

5d • $53,500 - $85,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate I will work in Drug Substance Operations, helping produce mRNA drug substance in a highly controlled, regulated GMP environment. The role involves disciplined, hands-on execution of technical manufacturing activities, careful adherence to procedures, and accurate documentation. The successful candidate should be motivated to learn, attentive to detail, accountable for quality, and effective as part of a team. The position is 100% onsite and takes place in a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 0–1 years of relevant industry experience, or an associate degree with 2–4 years of relevant industry experience, or a high school diploma with more than 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Must already have U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) to access export-controlled information.

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.
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly, stay curious, work carefully, and take ownership of accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing operations according to 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.
• Use the company’s human performance model for error prevention, with focused and accountable task execution.
• Complete real-time documentation according to good documentation practices and data integrity standards.
• Maintain production-area cleanliness, control, and readiness.
• Use manufacturing systems and equipment, including SAP, Veeva, DeltaV, Syncade, LIMS, and CMMS, as required.
• Develop 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.
• Well-being resources, including 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.
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level