(Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate, Drug Substance - Shift Position
Description
This role involves operating cutting-edge production equipment for mRNA vaccine manufacturing at Moderna's Harwell site in Oxford, England. The associate will ensure the safe and effective manufacture of vaccines in compliance with cGMP and health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include maintaining batch quality, process integrity, performing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting digital and equipment issues, and accurately documenting manufacturing processes. The position requires a high degree of attention to detail, rapid learning agility, and collaborative teamwork, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a technologically advanced production environment.
What We're Looking For
Operate and monitor production equipment adhering to cGMP, SOPs, and health and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, compliant, and safe work environment through strict adherence to gowning and housekeeping standards.
Execute operations and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation for batch disposition.
Perform routine equipment maintenance such as lubrication, filter changes, and mechanical checks using hand-tools.
Troubleshoot digital and equipment-related issues rapidly and efficiently.
Keep training records and operational logs up to date, ensuring full compliance.
Work flexibly including off-hours or overtime to support manufacturing schedules.
Take part in deviation investigations (RCA), CAPA tasks, and contribute to incident analyses.
Collaborate closely with QA and other cross-functional teams to meet production KPIs.
Practice and promote safe work habits in alignment with Moderna's safety culture.
Proactively identify and report safety or compliance concerns to leadership.
Participate in multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply lean tools and digital platforms to drive operational excellence.
Engage in a fast-paced, matrixed work environment with agility and a problem-solving mindset.
Ideal Candidate
1+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
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.
Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills.
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.
Minimum Education
University Degree (Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent)
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Benefits
Special Commitments
Fixed-Term position, May require an enhanced pre-employment check, Must be willing to work flexibly including off-hours or overtime, Site-based position.
About the Company
Moderna, Inc.
Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA (mRNA). The company's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases.
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