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.
As a Technician II, Maintenance, you will be a key player in ensuring the continuous, safe, and compliant operation of GMP and non-GMP process and support equipment within our Norwood facility. You’ll serve as the first responder to equipment issues—leveraging hands-on technical expertise to resolve issues directly or by coordinating with external service providers. This role blends equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability engineering, and documentation in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You’ll lead routine and emergent maintenance activities, support small-scale projects, and take ownership of your equipment systems while working cross-functionally to drive equipment uptime, performance, and compliance. As Moderna continues to grow and digitize, this role also offers exposure to cutting-edge tools, systems, and emerging applications in automation and Generative AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Here's What You’ll Do
Your key responsibilities will be:
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on GMP/non-GMP equipment and systems, following established procedures and schedules.
Lead development of remediation plans for follow-up and emergency work.
Perform equipment troubleshooting and implement repairs, coordinating with engineers and vendors.
Maintain all cGMP documentation, both in paper and electronic format, in full compliance.
Serve as the first responder for equipment issues and manage appropriate resolution strategies.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment such as autoclaves, washers, filling equipment, and filter integrity testers.
Perform changeovers and setup of filling equipment to support production readiness.
Support the 24/7 operational readiness of the site, including rotational on-call support.
Develop and maintain OJT (On-the-Job Training) records and maintain status as a Qualified Trainer.
Ensure spare parts, tools, and equipment are available for all assigned tasks.
Manage and oversee contract service providers, ensuring SOP compliance and proper documentation.
Administer hazardous energy control procedures and confined space entries per safety protocols.
Contribute to small maintenance projects and site reliability initiatives.
Apply basic asset management principles and routine reliability concepts in daily work.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
“We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”
In this role, you will take full ownership of equipment performance and be expected to lead from the front — proactively identifying and solving issues, driving vendor performance, and ensuring documentation and compliance without needing direction.
“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
You’ll operate in an environment that embraces digital tools, automation systems, and data analytics — and you'll have opportunities to work closely with new digital solutions, including Generative AI tools, that optimize equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
Education: AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
Experience: 2-5 years’ of experience
Specific Certifications or Training: None
Other Quantifiable Preference: None
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Best-in-class healthcare coverage, 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 planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
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.
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.
Our Working Model
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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. 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
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 accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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