Sr. Specialist, Maintenance
Moderna
Summary
The Sr. Specialist, Maintenance is a senior technical role responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of GMP/non-GMP process equipment, with a strong emphasis on aseptic filling systems and high-precision pharmaceutical machinery.
Job description
This role serves as a lead technical responder and subject matter expert, ensuring equipment uptime, supporting commissioning/startup activities, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing systems.
Here's What You'll Do
Maintenance & Reliability
- Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on process and utility systems in GMP environments
- Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Act as primary responder to equipment issues and ensure full resolution
- Support asset management and reliability initiatives
Aseptic Filling & Specialized Equipment
- Maintain and optimize aseptic filling machines
- Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and performance tuning
- Troubleshoot and improve packaging and inspection systems
- Ensure aseptic standards and GMP compliance
Commissioning & Continuous Improvement
- Support or lead commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities
- Collaborate with Engineering on performance optimization and continuous improvement projects
- Provide technical expertise during shutdowns, upgrades, and system enhancements
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate cGMP documentation
- Author and revise SOPs, PMs, and job plans
- Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as technical lead for cross-functional teams
- Train and onboard new technicians on equipment, procedures, and GMP practices
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and external partners for maintenance planning
Requirements
- AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
- 9+ years' of experience
- Ability to work 100% onsite
- Must qualify as a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to export control requirements
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare
- Voluntary benefit programs
- Fitness support
- Mindfulness support
- Mental health support
- Family planning benefits
- Fertility support
- Adoption support
- Surrogacy support
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Volunteer days
- Sabbatical
- Global recharge days
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
Company overview
Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.