Sr. Specialist, Maintenance

About the role

The Sr. Specialist, Maintenance is a senior technical role responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of GMP/non-GMP process equipment, with a strong emphasis on aseptic filling systems and high-precision pharmaceutical machinery. This role serves as a lead technical responder and subject matter expert, ensuring equipment uptime, supporting commissioning/startup activities, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing systems.

As we build our company, we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site-based operations. Working onsite enables real-time collaboration, strong team connections, direct mentorship, and the hands-on partnership needed to deliver our mission. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Reliability: Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on process and utility systems in GMP environments; Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems; Act as primary responder to equipment issues and ensure full resolution; Support asset management and reliability initiatives.
• Aseptic Filling & Specialized Equipment: Maintain and optimize aseptic filling machines; Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and performance tuning; Troubleshoot and improve packaging and inspection systems; Ensure aseptic standards and GMP compliance.
• Commissioning & Continuous Improvement: Support or lead commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities; Collaborate with Engineering on performance optimization and continuous improvement projects; Provide technical expertise during shutdowns, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate cGMP documentation; Author and revise SOPs, PMs, and job plans; Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as technical lead for cross-functional teams; Train and onboard new technicians on equipment, procedures, and GMP practices; Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and external partners for maintenance planning.