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

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. This role sits at the intersection of Quality Control Chemistry and global stability programs, driving the analytical backbone that ensures product quality and compliance.

Here’s What You’ll Do

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

Here’s What You’ll Need (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).