ModernaTX, Inc. Posted September 22, 2026

Associate II, Quality Control

Norwood, United States Full time
Quality Associate
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About this opportunity

The Role

Moderna is seeking an Associate II with cGMP quality control analytical testing experiences.  The individual in this role will perform in process, release and stability testing in quality control Chemistry laboratory.   This individual may also support special projects as assigned.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Work on in-process, release and stability testing for raw materials, drug substance, intermediates, and drug products in accordance with cGMP, SOP, FDA, ICH and other regulatory requirements.

Routinely use analytical equipment including, but not limited to HPLC, UPLC, UV plate reader, particulate matter, particle size analysis with Dynamic Light Scattering, KF, Osmolality, etc.

Follow current test methods and/or protocols to perform analytical testing.

Document the testing procedure and results using Assay Performance Worksheets and/or LIMS as per GDP requirements and submit data packets for review

Maintain compliance to data integrity and cGMP in QC lab in line FDA and ICH guidance.

Performs general laboratory support activities including reagent preparation, sample management, equipment maintenance, lab housekeeping and 5S activities, etc.

May assist with troubleshooting of assay methods and equipment.

Involved in lab investigations, OOS, OOT, OOE and deviation investigations.

May Implement CAPAs and perform effectiveness check.

Complete on job training activities

Help with inventory management of reference standards, reagents, supplies for testing

Review/write/revise SOPs, protocols and reports

Establish and maintain a safe laboratory working environment

Supports special projects as assigned

Additional duties as may be assigned

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

BA/BS in Chemistry (preferred) or other relevant scientific discipline

Working experience: at least two years in quality control laboratory in a pharmaceutical company

Our Working Model

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.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our 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 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

The salary range for this role is $63,200.00 - $100,900.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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

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.

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.

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.  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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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 accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation 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 team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com .

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. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
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Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Norwood, United States
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 249 comparable Associate Quality roles across 70 biopharma companies.

249Comparable roles tracked
234Currently active
70Companies hiring similar roles
30Countries represented

Salary context

51 of 249 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $63,200/yr – $100,900/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Manager, Quality Assurance (GMP Operations) · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $157,590/yr – $203,940/yr
Peer group range $75,510 – $180,765 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 249 comparable roles

United States87
Germany29
China20
Ireland13
Belgium12
Netherlands11

+ 24 more countries

Seniority mix

249 of 249 peers have a known seniority level

Manager161
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc51
Associate37

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 249 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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