Specialist, Quality Assurance

Moderna • Laval, QC

4d • CA$84,731 - CA$93,650 • Hybrid

About The Position

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. At our Laval site, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards across GMP manufacturing operations, helping bring innovative mRNA medicines to patients worldwide. Working at the heart of manufacturing, you'll provide real-time quality oversight, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and help build a culture where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement drive every decision. This is an opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys making informed decisions in real time, and is excited to leverage digital technologies and emerging AI-enabled tools to continuously strengthen quality operations and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 – 5 years of pharmaceutical or related work experience with emphasis on current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations.
• Fluency in French and English as working language.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work across rotating shifts, including morning, afternoon and night shifts

Responsibilities

• Providing real-time, on-the-floor Quality support to Manufacturing through direct observation of manufacturing activities and monitoring process operations for compliance with established specifications.
• Making timely quality decisions while escalating issues that may impact operations and proactively identifying risks and gaps within GMP processes and quality systems.
• Performing routine facility walkthroughs to verify suite readiness, GMP compliance, implementation of best practices and support troubleshooting activities.
• Ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing documentation while partnering with Manufacturing and support teams to manage new deviation events and review minor manufacturing deviations.
• Practicing safe work habits while following Moderna's safety procedures and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Working effectively within a shift structure, making independent decisions while appropriately escalating critical issues.
• Coordinating and approving deviation records.
• Coordinating and approving minor change control records.
• Issuing laboratory notebooks and logbooks while maintaining inventory control.
• Managing document archival activities, ensuring complete traceability for archived and retrieved documentation.
• Supporting Material Release, Batch Record Review and Product Disposition activities while demonstrating the flexibility to directly perform these responsibilities when required.
• Monitoring quality system metrics and process performance indicators to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Serving as a role model for Quality Culture while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Supporting training coordination, capability development and professional growth within the QA organization.
• Authoring, reviewing and approving quality documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms and Training Materials to ensure regulatory compliance and cGMP adherence.
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives through strengthened quality systems, streamlined business processes and an increasingly capable workforce.
• Following all applicable GxP regulations, internal policies, SOPs and work instructions to ensure consistent compliance.
• Maintaining Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity standards to support business operations, regulatory inspections and audits.
• Completing all required training according to defined qualification and requalification schedules.
• Contributing to an inclusive, collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Supporting internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Providing Quality oversight of the site's Contamination Control Strategy.
• Providing Quality oversight of the Environmental Monitoring Program for cleanrooms and utilities.
• Providing Quality oversight of the Facility Sanitization Program.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for your future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

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