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's mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners across the UK. We're looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavor, contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all. We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate and digitally savvy Operator to join our mRNA vaccines production unit. The successful candidate will operate the production equipment, in accordance to cGMP compliance as well as health and safety regulations. The role requires excellent technical skills, a scientific way of thinking, a rapid learning capacity for new technologies in mRNA and meticulousness. The Manufacturing Associate will be expected to demonstrate digital proficiency, be comfortable working in a highly technological environment where their participation in improvements and innovations will be regularly required. This role is central to Moderna’s mission of producing safe, effective vaccines, and requires a balance of scientific understanding, operational skills, collaboration and digital acumen. The ideal candidate is a team player who will maintain meticulous attention to detail and participate actively to operational excellence in our fast-paced and dynamic environment. Here’s What You’ll Do: Your key responsibilities will be: Adhering to Moderna’s safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping of assigned areas to ensure compliance and safety. Executing operations activities according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation. Collaborating closely with QA peers for timely closure of documentation related to commercial batch disposition. Participating in investigations (RCA) and CAPA tasks to address deviations and compliance issues. Utilizing performance tools in collaboration with the team to meet operational KPI objectives. Responding to and troubleshooting routine equipment, process, and digital issues rapidly. Your responsibilities will also include: Proactively identifying and reporting compliance or health and safety issues to supervisors. Keeping training records and documentation up to date. Performing routine maintenance tasks (e.g., lubrication, mechanical checks, filter changes) using hand tools. Flexibility to work off-hours and overtime when necessary. Contributing to multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Collaborating effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment. The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role: We pivot fearlessly: In this role, flexibility and adaptability are key as you will need to adjust quickly to new technologies and challenges within the rapidly evolving field of mRNA production. We push past possible: Success in this role requires a drive to overcome challenges and continuously seek improvement. The ability to move beyond comfort zones will be critical as you contribute to process innovations and operational excellence. Here’s What You’ll Need: 3+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table: A university degree with a specialization in Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent Experience with filtration and chromatography, and cold chain management a plus Experience in audit / inspection preparation, understanding Health authority and regulatory guidelines Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, leadership and cross-functional support groups required Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills required. Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks with minimal supervision Demonstrated commitment to Moderna's values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless, embodying these values in the workplace Moderna’s working hours and shift patterns are currently under review to best support the business when in 24/7 working operations. The below pattern will be used whilst Moderna are running manufacturing campaigns. Outside of this, the shifts would then revert back to a more standard Monday to Friday operational model. 24 /7 Fixed shift Pattern: What is a 2-2-3 work Schedule The 2-2-3 or the Panama schedule is a slow rotation cycle of 28 days where each employee works in a 12 hour shift every day. The schedule usually involves 4 teams who work for 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work. At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Quality healthcare and insurance benefits Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes Family planning and adoption benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investments Location-specific perks and extras! The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. - Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing humanresources@modernatx.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. 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