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The Role: Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide. Moderna is solidifying its footprint within our international centre for analytical excellence in Madrid, a city known for its rich scientific heritage. This facility, the largest such center outside the United States, exemplifies our commitment to solidifying our manufacturing network and advancing our promising mRNA product portfolio. We're looking for talents who can contribute to our innovative research and development efforts. As a QC Specialist – Chemistry, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and regulatory compliance of Moderna’s mRNA medicines through analytical chemistry testing. Working in Madrid’s analytical excellence center, you will perform cGMP QC testing for release and stability, support method transfers, and contribute to the troubleshooting and qualification of methods and equipment. This highly technical position offers exposure to innovative platforms and is ideal for someone eager to support laboratory excellence, assist junior team members, and engage in data integrity and documentation practices within a fast-paced biotech environment. Here’s What You’ll Do: Your key responsibilities will be: Performing routine analytical chemistry testing such as HPLC, UPLC, UV, particle analysis, and dynamic light scattering. Executing and supporting stability studies and GMP release testing. Managing LIMS (LabVantage) sample result entries and executing electronic assay forms. Assisting with method transfers and development activities across the QC Chemistry function. Supporting special projects and ongoing initiatives in QC laboratory optimization and compliance. Your responsibilities will also include: Performing general laboratory operations including sample management, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and lab housekeeping. Completing and maintaining cGMP documentation and ensuring full data integrity compliance. Writing and revising SOPs, protocols, and reports in accordance with internal and external requirements. Contributing to the training and troubleshooting activities for more junior staff. Participating in investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs within quality systems. Supporting the overall lab readiness and supply stocking to ensure uninterrupted QC operations. Creating a safe working environment and complying with all GxP and company standards. The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role: “We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest; we have to learn the fastest.” This role will require continuous engagement with cutting‑edge analytical platforms and assay technologies. A growth mindset and eagerness to learn are essential to support the rapid evolution of QC processes in a pioneering biotech setting. “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.” With responsibilities tied to LIMS (LabVantage) and electronic assay forms, you’ll be operating in a highly digital laboratory environment—contributing to Moderna’s goal of tech‑enabled scalability and operational excellence across its quality systems. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table: BA/BS in Chemistry (preferred) or other relevant scientific discipline with 2–5 years’ experience Working experience: 2–5 years of experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company Hands on experience with analytical chemistry testing including chromatographic techniques- HPLC, UPLC, Spectroscopic and Spectrometric techniques; Physical properties techniques such as Particle Analysis by Dynamic Light Scattering and others. Working experience in a GMP environment. 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. This position is site‑based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full‑time. This position is not eligible for remote work. At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well‑being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Quality healthcare and insurance benefits Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well‑being Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes Family planning and adoption benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown Savings and investments 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. 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, 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. 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. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 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. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at #J-18808-Ljbffr
