(Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate, Drug Substance - Shift Position

Role summary

(Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate, Drug Substance - Shift Position is a full-time role at Moderna in Harwell, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-05. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

(Fixed-Term) Manufacturing Associate, Drug Substance - Shift Position

Company

Moderna

Location

Harwell, England, United Kingdom

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-05

Job description

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's mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell, as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS and government partners across the UK. We're looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavour, contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all.

As a Manufacturing Associate at our Harwell site, you will operate cutting-edge production equipment supporting the safe and effective manufacture of Moderna’s mRNA vaccines. Working in compliance with cGMP and health and safety regulations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring batch quality and process integrity. This position combines scientific and operational expertise with digital fluency, requiring attention to detail, rapid learning agility, and collaborative teamwork. You will directly contribute to innovations and continuous improvement in a technologically advanced production environment, central to Moderna’s mission to transform medicine.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

Operate and monitor production equipment while adhering to cGMP, SOPs, and health and safety procedures

Maintain a clean, compliant, and safe work environment through strict adherence to gowning and housekeeping standards

Execute operations and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation for batch disposition

Perform routine equipment maintenance such as lubrication, filter changes, and mechanical checks using hand-tools

Troubleshoot digital and equipment-related issues rapidly and efficiently

Keep training records and operational logs up to date, ensuring full compliance

Work flexibly including off-hours or overtime to support manufacturing schedules

Take part in deviation investigations (RCA), CAPA tasks, and contribute to incident analyses

Collaborate closely with QA and other cross-functional teams to meet production KPIs

Your responsibilities will also include:

Practicing and promoting safe work habits in alignment with Moderna’s safety culture

Proactively identifying and reporting safety or compliance concerns to leadership

Participating in multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Applying lean tools and digital platforms to drive operational excellence

Engaging in a fast-paced, matrixed work environment with agility and a problem-solving mindset

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

“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”

Your comfort in using digital tools and platforms will be essential in Moderna’s highly automated production environment. From troubleshooting to operational logging, you’ll be expected to leverage technology to enhance efficiency and product integrity.

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

In this role, every team member is expected to step up with initiative and accountability. You’ll own your area of operation and contribute beyond task execution, seeking opportunities to improve workflows and patient outcomes through proactive problem-solving.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

1+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment

This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

A university degree with a specialization in Pharmaceutical production technology or equivalent

Experience with filtration and chromatography, and cold chain management a plus

Experience in audit / inspection preparation, understanding Health authority and regulatory guidelines

Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, leadership and cross-functional support groups required

Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills required.

Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Demonstrated commitment to Moderna's values of Bold, Collaborative, Curious, and Relentless, embodying these values in the workplace

24 /7 Fixed shift Pattern:

What is a 2-2-3 work Schedule

The 2-2-3 or the Panama schedule is a slow rotation cycle of 28 days where each employee works in a 12 hour shift every day.

The schedule usually involves 4 teams who work for 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work.

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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabba