Systems Engineer, Digital for Research and Technical Development

About the role

Moderna is seeking an individual responsible for lifecycle management, optimization, and continuous improvement of laboratory digital systems across our Research and Technical Development organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical owner for digital laboratory systems across multiple platforms.
• Manage lifecycle of laboratory applications and digital platforms, including configuration, upgrades, patching, validation, and retirement.
• Manage lifecycle of laboratory instrument controller systems and associated client hardware, including OS upgrades, vendor coordination, hardware refresh, and cybersecurity hardening.
• Ensure systems meet performance, availability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Define and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for laboratory systems.
• Evaluate and integrate new lab systems and digital tools using standardized architectural principles and best practices.
• Develop automation and standardized deployment patterns to improve scalability and reduce manual configuration across laboratory systems.
• Support hybrid architectures spanning instrument-connected edge systems and cloud-based enterprise platforms.
• Track incidents and service requests; develop and maintain knowledge base documentation.
• Provide advanced technical support and perform root cause analysis for complex system issues.
• Support changing management activities in alignment with IT governance standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between lab systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., ELN, LIMS, data lakes, analytics platforms).
• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and secure data flows across systems.
• Support data governance initiatives and master data harmonization efforts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline laboratory workflows and enhance user experience.
• Contribute to digital laboratory strategy and roadmap development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable, future-ready solutions.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to laboratory and digital stakeholders, translating scientific workflows and business requirements into scalable engineering solutions while clearly articulating technical trade-offs, risks, and constraints.
• Partner with laboratory scientists, lab administrators, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity teams, and external vendors to deliver secure, compliant, and reliable laboratory systems.
• Partner with Cybersecurity to implement secure architectures for laboratory networks and deployments.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience supporting laboratory equipment controller PCs and/or enterprise platforms within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting instrument-connected systems where hardware interfaces, firmware versions, vendor drivers, and acquisition workflows must be carefully managed to avoid operational disruption.
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting laboratory instrument communication across Windows-based, Linux-based, and proprietary operating systems.
• Proven experience working with laboratory applications (web-based and client-server) and their underlying database architecture.
• Experience with IT service management and collaboration tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA, or Confluence.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, and system architecture principles.
• Understanding of secure lab network architecture and endpoint hardening.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting hybrid laboratory environments spanning instrument-connected on-premises systems (including virtualized infrastructure such as VMware) and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Experience supporting or integrating with laboratory informatics platforms such as ELN, LIMS, SDMS, or data lake environments.
• Familiarity with GxP-regulated laboratory environments and computer system validation (CSV) practices.
• Experience working directly with laboratory instrument vendors to evaluate compatibility, coordinate upgrades, and resolve integration constraints.
• Understanding of research data lifecycle management, including raw data management, data capture, metadata standards, traceability, and reproducibility considerations.

Skills

• Systems-thinking mindset.
• Engineering discipline.
• Laboratory domain knowledge.
• Technical trade-offs, risks, and constraints.
• Secure lab network architecture and endpoint hardening.

Benefits

At Moderna, we offer competitive healthcare, family planning benefits, generous paid time off, savings and investments, and location-specific perks and extras. The salary range for this role is $109,200.00 - $174,600.00. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States and committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs.
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.

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.

Working Model

We believe 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.

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.

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position.