(Fixed Term) Analyst, Quality Control, Chemistry & Stability in Harwell

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. Moderna is establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in the UK. This long term investment will create skilled jobs and strengthen collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners. We welcome experts ready to help expand access to life saving vaccines.

This role sits at the intersection of Quality Control Chemistry and global stability programs, driving the analytical backbone that ensures product quality and compliance. It combines hands‑on laboratory execution with advanced data analysis, regulatory contribution, and digital system interaction. The position offers exposure to modern analytical platforms, LIMS ecosystems, and opportunities to work alongside emerging AI‑enabled tools in a highly innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced analytical chemistry and stability testing, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV, Dynamic Light Scattering (particle analysis), and Karl Fischer (KF).
• Execute HPLC (AEX) and NaOH plate reader‑based assays to support manufacturing process statistical testing.
• Conduct testing across raw materials, components, in‑process materials, and drug substance samples.
• Maintain accurate and compliant cGMP documentation in alignment with Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements.
• Support end‑to‑end stability program activities, including sample set down, pulls, labeling, quantity verification, and inventory tracking using LIMS (LabVantage) and associated systems.
• Create, review, and revise stability protocols and reports in accordance with GMP, FDA, EU, and ICH guidelines.
• Build and maintain stability schedules, ensuring timely sample pulls and distribution to internal and external laboratories.
• Perform data trending and statistical analyses, maintaining up‑to‑date stability tables, charts, and databases.
• Execute stability study workflows within LIMS, including data entry, review, and approval.
• Support cross‑functional and external reporting of stability data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate stability sample shipments to external laboratories and manage retrieval of external data and reports.
• Maintain internal stability binders and databases with up‑to‑date information from internal and external sources.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions through authoring and review of stability‑related sections.
• Carry out general laboratory operations including reagent preparation, sample management, equipment maintenance, and lab housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment aligned with GxP standards.
• Manage laboratory consumables, including ordering, stocking, and inventory control.
• Participate in quality systems activities including investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Author and revise SOPs, protocols, and reports to support compliant operations.
• Support troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory equipment, while providing guidance and training to junior staff.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance team environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Execute all activities in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Complete all required training within defined timelines and maintain ongoing qualification readiness for audits and inspections.

Key Moderna Mindsets

• We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.
• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: BA/BSc in Chemistry (preferred) or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience: At least 5–7 years in Quality Control Laboratory of a Pharmaceutical Company; demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn in order to gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (specify GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP or other applicable standards).

Pay & Benefits

• Best‑in‑class 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.

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.