Specialist, Quality Control

About the role

Moderna is seeking a Quality Control Chemistry Specialist based at their Norwood, MA site. The individual in this role will focus on Release, Stability and In Process data review and reporting for clinical and commercial products. This role may support special projects as needed. The role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to site‑based operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC analytical chemistry testing including HPLC, GC, UV, Particle Analysis and Dynamic Light Scattering, etc.
• Support execution of method acquisition, qualification, re‑qualification protocols
• Support troubleshooting of methods and equipment
• Perform data entry and support trending and analysis
• Perform general laboratory support activities including reagent preparation, sample management, equipment maintenance, lab housekeeping, etc.
• Support authoring and revision of equipment, method and other laboratory procedures and reports
• LIMS sample result entry, execution of electronic assay forms
• Perform STAT testing in support to manufacturing process testing as needed, may require shift flexibility
• Stability program support
• Complete and maintain cGMP documentation for work performed
• Support authoring quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs
• Establish and maintain a safety, laboratory working environment
• 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 operation 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

Requirements

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, preferred in Analytical Chemistry, or Chemistry.

Minimum experience required: 5 years in a laboratory setting with focus in analytical chemistry.

Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (specify GMP, GLP, GCP, GDP or other applicable standards).

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 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 investments to help you plan for the future
• Location‑specific perks and extras

Pay

The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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,