Sr. Specialist, Quality Control Raw Materials
Moderna
Summary
The individual in this role will perform QC Raw Material activities in support of GMP Manufacturing and special projects as assigned. This role is 1st shift, Monday to Friday (5 x 8hrs).
Job description
Here's What You'll Do
- Oversight of prioritization and release of raw materials to meet metrics and turnaround times.
- Review of Raw Data, supplier certification and incoming documentation to meet requirements.
- Specification review and approval.
- Support Continuous Improvement of lab operations.
- Project management and execution to deliverables and timelines.
- Audit support during Regulatory and Health Authority Inspections.
- Requesting, sampling, releasing, and shipping of raw materials.
- Sample coordination including cross functional collaboration with internal and external labs.
- Train and perform testing for methods including HPLC, Bioanalyzer, osmolality, pH, conductivity, TruScan, RM spectroscopy, appearance, and dimensional verification.
- Supporting domestic and international sample shipments.
- Inspect product and raw material retain samples.
- LIMS (LabVantage) sample logging and result entry.
- Raw material and consumable component inspection and release.
- Controlled temperature unit management, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Clean room gowning and aseptic techniques.
- Write/revise SOPs, protocols, and reports.
- Complete and maintain cGMP documentation for work performed.
- Participate in authoring quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs.
- Lead laboratory investigations and deviations as required.
- Conduct and lead risk assessments.
- QC Management designee for QC inspection label issuance and reconciliation.
- Establish and maintain a safe laboratory working environment.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Follow all relevant GxP regulations, guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Execute tasks precisely as defined in internal guiding documents including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Follow Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements to ensure data, documentation, and records are completed and maintained for use by the business and available to support audits or inspections.
- Complete training in assigned required learning plan according to the defined timing and the prescribed requalification cadence.
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)
- Education: BS in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Experience: 6+ years with BS or 8+ experience in GMP QC laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn: Demonstrate strong understanding of GxP Regulations and Problem Solving.
Requirements
- BS in a relevant scientific discipline
- 6+ years with BS or 8+ years experience in GMP QC laboratory setting
- Demonstrate strong understanding of GxP Regulations and Problem Solving
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare
- Voluntary benefit programs
- Fitness support
- Mindfulness support
- Mental health support
- Family planning benefits
- Fertility support
- Adoption support
- Surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off
- Volunteer days
- Sabbatical
- Global recharge days
- Year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
- Location-specific perks
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.