What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate II, Quality Control, Equipment position at Moderna Therapeutics?
The Role
Moderna is seeking a QC Equipment Associate with strong foundation in laboratory equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. The candidate will be supporting the quality control equipment and instrumentation utilized in laboratory operations by coordinating laboratory equipment acquisition, qualification, calibration, and preventative maintenance. The QC Equipment Associate is expected to work on routine tasks and have a strong foundation in QC functions and business areas. He/She must have demonstrated solid scientific and technical breadth to support laboratory equipment life cycle management at Moderna. He/She will serve as a runner for the QC Equipment team across multiple sites and departments. The candidate will also support deviation, investigation, change control, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPAs) related to QC equipment. This role is on-site first shift, Monday to Friday. The QC Equipment Associate will report to the QC Equipment Lead Specialist.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
As part of the QC Equipment team, your primary responsibilities will be as follows:
Support team to investigate and resolve issues related to equipment failures, system deficiencies, deviations, and equipment troubleshooting.
Support authoring quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs, OOTs (Out of Tolerance) as required.
Support on-site QC Equipment team activities.
Ordering equipment, supplies, and maintaining inventory for equipment consumables/accessories.
CTU alarm response, calibration and re-qualification coordinating and scheduling.
Assist with locating and collecting assets due for service and returning to laboratory when complete.
Serve as point person in QC for all equipment inquiries and relay to appropriate vendors onsite and externally.
Escort and support vendors to ensure timely closure of work request.
Support QC Equipment team with as-needed non-invasive repairs on UHPLC systems such as changing capillaries, flow cells, needles/seats as well as perform basic troubleshooting.
Coordinate and schedule calibration/maintenance activities with Facilities, Metrology, and QC to ensure timely completion and minimize equipment down time.
Review of preventative maintenance reports, calibration certifications, CMMS records, and perform system inventory audits.
Support equipment lifecycle projects with guidance.
Attending cross-functional meetings.
Other responsibilities to support team projects and proactive initiatives.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in sciences and 2-5 years of industry experience in a cGMP laboratory setting
QC Experience 2 years (Preferred)
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft office
Strong collaboration and organization skills
Capability to make decisions under pressure and escalate issues as needed
Desire to learn equipment lifecycle management
An understanding of GMP/GDP/QC Data interpretation and strong attention to details
Experience in operating various equipment in a QC setting
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment (QC, QA, Validation, Digital, Vendors) to ensure equipment and digital projects meet timelines
Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Details and results oriented
Outstanding ability to multi-task
Strong sense of urgency
Ownership to the projects and commitment to meet the timelines
Solid knowledge of lab safety
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
Adoption and family-planning benefits
Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ community
Generous paid time off, including:
401k match and Financial Planning tools
Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
Location-specific perks and extras!
Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible . Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. #LI-DS1
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Moderna is seeking a QC Equipment Associate with strong foundation in laboratory equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. The candidate will be supporting the quality control equipment and instrumentation utilized in laboratory operations by coordinating laboratory equipment acquisition, qualification, calibration, and preventative maintenance. The QC Equipment Associate is expected to work on routine tasks and have a strong foundation in QC functions and business areas. He/She must have demonstrated solid scientific and technical breadth to support laboratory equipment life cycle management at Moderna. He/She will serve as a runner for the QC Equipment team across multiple sites and departments. The candidate will also support deviation, investigation, change control, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPAs) related to QC equipment. This role is on-site first shift, Monday to Friday. The QC Equipment Associate will report to the QC Equipment Lead Specialist.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
As part of the QC Equipment team, your primary responsibilities will be as follows:
Support team to investigate and resolve issues related to equipment failures, system deficiencies, deviations, and equipment troubleshooting.
Support authoring quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs, OOTs (Out of Tolerance) as required.
Support on-site QC Equipment team activities.
Ordering equipment, supplies, and maintaining inventory for equipment consumables/accessories.
CTU alarm response, calibration and re-qualification coordinating and scheduling.
Assist with locating and collecting assets due for service and returning to laboratory when complete.
Serve as point person in QC for all equipment inquiries and relay to appropriate vendors onsite and externally.
Escort and support vendors to ensure timely closure of work request.
Support QC Equipment team with as-needed non-invasive repairs on UHPLC systems such as changing capillaries, flow cells, needles/seats as well as perform basic troubleshooting.
Coordinate and schedule calibration/maintenance activities with Facilities, Metrology, and QC to ensure timely completion and minimize equipment down time.
Review of preventative maintenance reports, calibration certifications, CMMS records, and perform system inventory audits.
Support equipment lifecycle projects with guidance.
Attending cross-functional meetings.
Other responsibilities to support team projects and proactive initiatives.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in sciences and 2-5 years of industry experience in a cGMP laboratory setting
QC Experience 2 years (Preferred)
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft office
Strong collaboration and organization skills
Capability to make decisions under pressure and escalate issues as needed
Desire to learn equipment lifecycle management
An understanding of GMP/GDP/QC Data interpretation and strong attention to details
Experience in operating various equipment in a QC setting
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment (QC, QA, Validation, Digital, Vendors) to ensure equipment and digital projects meet timelines
Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Details and results oriented
Outstanding ability to multi-task
Strong sense of urgency
Ownership to the projects and commitment to meet the timelines
Solid knowledge of lab safety
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
Adoption and family-planning benefits
Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ community
Generous paid time off, including:
- Vacation, sick time and holidays
- Volunteer time to participate within your community
- D iscretionary year-end shutdown
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
401k match and Financial Planning tools
Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
Location-specific perks and extras!
Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible . Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. #LI-DS1
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