Moderna Manufacturing Canada Corp. Posted August 9, 2026

Specialist, Quality Assurance

Laval, Canada Full time
Quality

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About this opportunity

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

At our Laval site, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards across GMP manufacturing operations, helping bring innovative mRNA medicines to patients worldwide. Working at the heart of manufacturing, you'll provide real-time quality oversight, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and help build a culture where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement drive every decision.

This is an opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys making informed decisions in real time, and is excited to leverage digital technologies and emerging AI-enabled tools to continuously strengthen quality operations and operational excellence.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing real-time, on-the-floor Quality support to Manufacturing through direct observation of manufacturing activities and monitoring process operations for compliance with established specifications.

Making timely quality decisions while escalating issues that may impact operations and proactively identifying risks and gaps within GMP processes and quality systems.

Performing routine facility walkthroughs to verify suite readiness, GMP compliance, implementation of best practices and support troubleshooting activities.

Ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing documentation while partnering with Manufacturing and support teams to manage new deviation events and review minor manufacturing deviations.

Practicing safe work habits while following Moderna's safety procedures and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Working effectively within a shift structure, making independent decisions while appropriately escalating critical issues.

Coordinating and approving deviation records.

Coordinating and approving minor change control records.

Issuing laboratory notebooks and logbooks while maintaining inventory control.

Managing document archival activities, ensuring complete traceability for archived and retrieved documentation.

Supporting Material Release, Batch Record Review and Product Disposition activities while demonstrating the flexibility to directly perform these responsibilities when required.

Monitoring quality system metrics and process performance indicators to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Serving as a role model for Quality Culture while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Supporting training coordination, capability development and professional growth within the QA organization.

Authoring, reviewing and approving quality documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms and Training Materials to ensure regulatory compliance and cGMP adherence.

Championing continuous improvement initiatives through strengthened quality systems, streamlined business processes and an increasingly capable workforce.

Following all applicable GxP regulations, internal policies, SOPs and work instructions to ensure consistent compliance.

Maintaining Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity standards to support business operations, regulatory inspections and audits.

Completing all required training according to defined qualification and requalification schedules.

Contributing to an inclusive, collaborative and innovative working environment.

Supporting internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Providing Quality oversight of the site's Contamination Control Strategy.

Providing Quality oversight of the Environmental Monitoring Program for cleanrooms and utilities.

Providing Quality oversight of the Facility Sanitization Program.

The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role:

We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.

We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a science field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy,

etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 3 – 5 years of pharmaceutical or related work experience with emphasis on current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations.

Fluency in French and English as working language.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work across rotating shifts, including morning, afternoon and night shifts

Rémunération et avantages sociaux

Chez Moderna, nous croyons que lorsque vous vous sentez au mieux de votre forme, vous pouvez donner le meilleur de vous-même.

C’est pourquoi nos avantages sociaux mondiaux et nos ressources en matière de bien-être sont conçus pour vous soutenir – au travail, à la maison et partout entre les deux.

Des soins de santé de premier ordre, ainsi que des programmes d'avantages volontaires adaptés à vos besoins spécifiques

Une approche holistique du bien-être, avec un accès à des services de remise en forme, de pleine conscience et de soutien en santé mentale

Des avantages pour la construction familiale, y compris un soutien en matière de fertilité, d’adoption et de gestation pour autrui

Des congés généreux, incluant les vacances, les jours fériés, les journées de bénévolat, les congés sabbatiques, les journées mondiales de ressourcement, ainsi qu'une fermeture discrétionnaire en fin d’année

Des solutions d’épargne et d’investissement pour vous aider à planifier votre avenir

Des avantages et extras spécifiques à chaque lieu

Les avantages offerts peuvent varier en fonction de la nature de votre emploi chez Moderna et du pays dans lequel vous travaillez

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est de $84,730.88 - $93,649.92. Cette fourchette représente le salaire de base minimal et maximal que nous prévoyons offrir pour ce poste selon notre structure de rémunération actuelle. Le salaire de base réellement offert à chaque employé est déterminé avec diligence, en tenant compte de facteurs tels que l’expérience pertinente, les compétences, les qualifications, la formation, le rendement et les besoins de l’entreprise.

Nous révisons régulièrement les fourchettes salariales et la rémunération individuelle afin d’assurer notre compétitivité par rapport au marché externe et de maintenir l’équité interne, conformément aux principes de rémunération et de transparence salariale de l’entreprise.

La personne retenue pourrait être admissible à une prime annuelle discrétionnaire, à d’autres formes de rémunération incitative ou à une attribution de titres de participation, sous réserve des critères d’admissibilité applicables aux régimes en vigueur et du rendement individuel.

Veuillez noter que ces renseignements sont fournis à des fins de transparence et de conformité réglementaire. Ils ne constituent pas un engagement contractuel ni une garantie d’un taux de rémunération précis.

À propos de Moderna

Depuis notre fondation en 2010, nous aspirons à bâtir la principale plateforme technologique d’ARNm, l’infrastructure pour réinventer la manière dont les médicaments sont créés et distribués, ainsi qu’une équipe de calibre mondial. Nous croyons qu’il est important d’offrir à nos employés une plateforme pour transformer la médecine et une opportunité de changer le monde.

En vivant notre mission, nos valeurs et nos façons de penser chaque jour, nos employés sont le moteur de notre progrès scientifique et de notre culture. Ensemble, nous créons une culture d’inclusion et bâtissons une organisation qui se soucie profondément de ses patients, de ses employés, de l’environnement et des communautés.

Nous sommes fiers d’avoir été reconnus comme un des meilleurs employeurs biopharmaceutiques par Science Magazine , un des meilleurs milieux de travail pour les innovateurs par Fast Company , et un excellent lieu de travail aux États-Unis.

En bâtissant notre entreprise, nous avons toujours cru qu’une culture en personne est essentielle à notre succès. Moderna défend les avantages importants de la collaboration en présentiel en adoptant un modèle de travail 70/30. Cette structure, 70 % au bureau, favorise une culture riche en innovation, en travail d’équipe et en mentorat direct. Joignez-vous à nous pour façonner un monde où chaque interaction est une opportunité d’apprendre, de contribuer et d’avoir un impact significatif.

Si vous souhaitez faire une différence et rejoindre une équipe qui transforme l’avenir de la médecine, nous vous invitons à visiter modernatx.com/careers pour en savoir plus sur nos possibilités actuelles.

Moderna est un environnement de travail sans fumée, sans alcool et sans drogue.

Moderna est un lieu où chacun peut évoluer. Si vous répondez aux qualifications de base du poste et que vous êtes enthousiaste à l’idée de contribuer à notre mission chaque jour, veuillez postuler!

Moderna s’engage à offrir l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et à ne pratiquer aucune discrimination envers ses employés ou les candidats qualifiés, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, au sexe, à l’identité ou l’expression de genre, à l’âge, à la religion, à l’origine nationale, à l’ascendance ou à la citoyenneté, à l’ethnie, à un handicap, au statut militaire ou de vétéran protégé, aux informations génétiques, à l’orientation sexuelle, à l’état civil ou familial, ou à toute autre caractéristique personnelle protégée par la loi en vigueur. Nous étudions les candidatures qualifiées, peu importe les antécédents judiciaires, conformément aux exigences légales.

Nous nous concentrons sur l’attraction, la rétention, le développement et la progression de nos employés. En cultivant un milieu de travail qui valorise les expériences, les origines et les idées diversifiées, nous créons un environnement où chaque employé peut donner le meilleur de lui-même.

Moderna s’engage à offrir des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables aux candidats qualifiés en situation de handicap. Tout candidat nécessitant une mesure d’adaptation dans le cadre du processus d’embauche et/ou pour exercer les fonctions essentielles du poste pour lequel il postule est invité à contacter l’équipe responsable des congés et des mesures d’adaptation à l’adresse suivante : leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

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Pay & Benefits

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.

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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, 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

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

The salary range for this role is $84,730.88 - $93,649.92. This range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we expect to pay for this position based on our current compensation structure. The actual base pay offered to each employee is determined with due diligence, taking into account factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education, performance, and business requirements.

We regularly review pay ranges and individual compensation to ensure competitiveness with the external market and to maintain internal equity in alignment with our company’s compensation and pay-transparency principles.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to applicable plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Please note that this information is provided for transparency and compliance purposes. It does not constitute a contractual commitment or guarantee of a specific rate of pay.

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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com .

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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Laval, Canada
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 941 comparable Quality roles across 114 biopharma companies.

941Comparable roles tracked
875Currently active
114Companies hiring similar roles
49Countries represented

Salary context

197 of 941 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $84,731/yr – $93,650/yr
Lowest disclosed · Technician - QC Laboratory · Lilly $13/hr – $29/hr (≈ $26,998–$60,507/yr)
Highest disclosed · AVP, External Quality · Merck $282,200/yr – $444,200/yr
Peer group range $43,753 – $363,200 (median $142,450)

Where these roles are based

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United States332
Ireland58
India51
China44
Japan43
Belgium37

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Seniority mix

444 of 941 peers have a known seniority level

Manager156
Senior139
Associate Director42
Director40
Associate27
Principal20
Senior Director13
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc4
Executive/VP3

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 941 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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