Quality Control Associate, Microbiology
BioSpace · Madrid, NY · 2 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: description of role (intro), responsibilities list, qualifications (basic qualifications), maybe skills, benefits (Pay & Benefits). Also there is "Our Working Model" maybe not a standard heading but could be considered part of role description? Not needed. We should not repeat job title. No Job ID.
We need to extract substantive info.
Let's parse:
Intro: "The Role Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science..." etc. That's about the role. Could be under
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: description of role (intro), responsibilities list, qualifications (basic qualifications), maybe skills, benefits (Pay & Benefits). Also there is "Our Working Model" maybe not a standard heading but could be considered part of role description? Not needed. We should not repeat job title. No Job ID.
We need to extract substantive info.
Let's parse:
Intro: "The Role Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science..." etc. That's about the role. Could be under About the role
with paragraphs.
Responsibilities: The bullet list under "Here's What You'll Do" and subsequent paragraphs. That's responsibilities.
Requirements/Qualifications: "Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)" includes education, experience, etc. Could be under Requirements
or Qualifications
. We'll choose Requirements.
Skills: maybe not separate; but we could include skills within Requirements. The instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But they said use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for Requirements (basic qualifications). Could also have Skills (maybe from "Ability to collaborate..." etc). Those are skills. Could put them under Skills heading.
Benefits: The "Pay & Benefits" section includes benefits description. No specific pay numbers, but they mention benefits. So we can include Benefits heading.
Pay: They didn't give specific pay numbers, just mention "Competitive healthcare..." etc. No explicit pay. So we should NOT create Pay section because no specific pay stated. Schedule: they mention "Our Working Model ... 70/30 work model". That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule heading with that content.
Also there is "About Moderna" maybe not needed as it's boilerplate? It's about company, could be considered About the role? Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive about company. However instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "About Moderna" is not exactly boilerplate but could be considered generic company description. Might be okay to include under About the role? But we already have About the role intro. Could add a paragraph about Moderna under About the role.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like responsibilities list items, qualifications details, benefits list, working model.
We must not include EEO etc. At end there is EEO statement; we must remove that.
Also remove "If you want to make a difference..." etc maybe application instructions? That's near end: "If you want to make a difference and join a team..." and "Moderna is a place where everyone can grow..." and then EEO. Those are likely application instructions or boilerplate; we should remove them. The instruction: remove application instructions. So we should cut off after benefits and maybe working model? The "Our Working Model" is part of role description, not application instruction. The later paragraphs about making a difference, etc., are likely fluff but could be considered part of role description? Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to exclude them.
Thus final sections: About the role (intro + maybe working model?), Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
But we could combine About the role and Working Model into About the role.
Let's extract precise text.
About the role: The first paragraph(s) before "Here's What You'll Do". That includes:
"The Role Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Moderna is strengthening its international centre for analytical excellence in Madrid, the largest of its kind outside the United States. The site supports our global manufacturing network and advancing mRNA portfolio. We welcome talent ready to drive innovative research and development. Join our Quality Control Microbiology team as an individual contributor supporting the testing and release of innovative mRNA medicines. In this role, you will perform critical cGMP microbiology testing while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and data integrity across laboratory operations. Working within a collaborative, technology-enabled laboratory environment, you'll also have opportunities to work alongside digital laboratory systems and emerging Generative AI tools that help enhance operational excellence and scientific workflows."
That's the role description.
Responsibilities: The list under "Here's What You'll Do" and subsequent paragraphs until before "Here’s What You’ll Need". Let's capture all bullet-like sentences.
List:
- Perform cGMP Quality Control Microbiology testing with a focus on Endotoxin, Sterility, Environmental Monitoring for release and stability testing.
- Support Method Qualification and Acquisition activities as required.
- Execute GMP QC Microbiology testing including Sterility testing, Endotoxin testing, and Micro sequencing.
- Support testing of drug substances and drug products, generating high-quality testing data to support product release and stability programs.
- Perform data entry and support data trending within applicable electronic systems.
- Execute Electronic Assay Forms and sample result entry within LabVantage LIMS.
- Provide stability program support.
- Perform general microbiology laboratory support activities including reagent preparation, sample management, growth promotion activities, equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping, and shipping/receiving contract laboratory testing samples, including samples for microbiological identification.
- Manage and maintain QC laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Assist with troubleshooting microbiological assay methods and laboratory equipment when required.
- Troubleshoot assay methods and support investigations relating to Out of Specification (OOS) and other non-conforming results.
- Participate in laboratory investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities as required.
- Complete and maintain accurate cGMP documentation for all work performed.
- Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity requirements to ensure all records are complete, accurate, and inspection-ready.
- Perform all activities in accordance with GxP regulations, applicable guidelines, company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other internal governing documents.
- Complete all required training within defined timelines and maintain qualification through prescribed requalification schedules.
- Perform tasks as required to maintain ongoing GMP compliance.
- Establish and maintain a safe laboratory working environment while promoting quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
That's responsibilities.
Requirements (Basic Qualifications): The bullet list under "Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)":
- Education: Technical qualification (FP, ciclo superior) or degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or other relevant scientific discipline with at least 2 years’ experience.
- Working experience: minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with growth promotion, endotoxin and sterility testing within QC micro laboratories.
- Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
- Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Working proficiency in English is required.
We could treat these as requirements.
Skills: maybe the abilities listed could be considered skills. But we already have them in requirements. To avoid thin sections, we could combine Requirements and Skills into one section called Requirements (or Qualifications). But the instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for both; but we could merge them into a single "Requirements" section that includes both education/experience and abilities. That would be fewer sections.
Benefits: The "Pay & Benefits" section includes bullet list:
- Competitive healthcare, 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
- 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.
We should keep that.
Schedule: The "Our Working Model" paragraph:
"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."
Also mention "Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment." That could be part of schedule or benefits? It's workplace policy. Could be included in Schedule or maybe a separate section but we don't have a heading for Workplace Policy. Could include under Schedule or Benefits? Probably better to include under Schedule as it's about work model. We'll add that sentence.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We must not include any markdown fences.
Let's craft:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- Education: Technical qualification (FP, ciclo superior) or degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or other relevant scientific discipline with at least 2 years’ experience.
- Working experience: minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with growth promotion, endotoxin and sterility testing within QC micro laboratories.
- Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
- Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Working proficiency in English is required.
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare, 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
- 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.
Schedule
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. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Check that we didn't repeat job title. Good.
We omitted the "Our Working Model" heading; we used Schedule.
We omitted the EEO etc.
We omitted the "About Moderna" paragraph after benefits; we didn't include it. Is that substantive? It's about company history and mission. Could be considered part of About the role? But we already have About the role intro. The "About Moderna" is more generic; but instruction says remove boilerplate; this might be considered boilerplate. Safer to omit.
We also omitted the final paragraphs about making a difference, etc. Good.
Now ensure we preserved all substantive information from the posting: Did we miss any? Let's verify.
From intro: we captured all.
Responsibilities: captured all bullet points.
Requirements: captured all bullet points.
Benefits:
- for lists,
for prose. We must not include any markdown fences. Let's craft:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- Education: Technical qualification (FP, ciclo superior) or degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or other relevant scientific discipline with at least 2 years’ experience.
- Working experience: minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with growth promotion, endotoxin and sterility testing within QC micro laboratories.
- Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
- Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Working proficiency in English is required.
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare, 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
- 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.
Schedule
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. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Check that we didn't repeat job title. Good. We omitted the "Our Working Model" heading; we used Schedule. We omitted the EEO etc. We omitted the "About Moderna" paragraph after benefits; we didn't include it. Is that substantive? It's about company history and mission. Could be considered part of About the role? But we already have About the role intro. The "About Moderna" is more generic; but instruction says remove boilerplate; this might be considered boilerplate. Safer to omit. We also omitted the final paragraphs about making a difference, etc. Good. Now ensure we preserved all substantive information from the posting: Did we miss any? Let's verify. From intro: we captured all. Responsibilities: captured all bullet points. Requirements: captured all bullet points. Benefits: