(Contract) Technician I, Quality Control (Microbiology)
- Employer
- Moderna
- Location
- Norwood, MA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 9, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Microbiology
- Job Type
- Research Scientist
- Organization Type
- All Industry, Biotech
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Job Details
(Contract) Technician I, Quality Control (Microbiology)
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Quality Control, the Quality Control Technician I will perform routine environmental monitoring and water sampling of the GMP manufacturing facility. The Quality Control Technician I may perform routine testing and projects as assigned. This position will require off shift hours including nights and weekends. The anticipated time frame for this role is 12 months.
Here's What You'll Do:
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
Why join Moderna Therapeutics
At Moderna, we believe messenger RNA, or mRNA, is the "software of life." Every cell in the body uses mRNA to provide real-time instructions to make the proteins necessary to drive all aspects of biology, including in human health and disease. Given its essential role, we believe mRNA could be used to create a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve the lives of patients.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Moderna currently has strategic alliances for development programs with AstraZeneca, Plc. and Merck, Inc., as well as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense; and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a division of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Moderna has been ranked in the top ten of Science's list of top biopharma industry employers for the past four years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .
Our Mission:
Deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.
#LI-DNI
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Quality Control, the Quality Control Technician I will perform routine environmental monitoring and water sampling of the GMP manufacturing facility. The Quality Control Technician I may perform routine testing and projects as assigned. This position will require off shift hours including nights and weekends. The anticipated time frame for this role is 12 months.
Here's What You'll Do:
- Perform routine environmental monitoring and critical utility sampling activities
- Conduct analysis of water and cleaning verification samples to include TOC, Conductivity, Bioburden, and Endotoxin
- Prepare and ship contract laboratory testing samples including those intended for microbiological identification
- Perform general laboratory support activities including equipment maintenance and housekeeping
- Perform data entry utilizing good documentation practices
- Write/Revise SOPs related to job function
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
- 2-4 years Quality Control experience in a cGMP organization with a focus in Microbiology
- BS in a relevant scientific discipline preferred
- Ability to efficiently prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Familiarity with relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations (preferred)
- Knowledge of GMP, microbiology, aseptic technique and general laboratory instrumentation preferred
Why join Moderna Therapeutics
At Moderna, we believe messenger RNA, or mRNA, is the "software of life." Every cell in the body uses mRNA to provide real-time instructions to make the proteins necessary to drive all aspects of biology, including in human health and disease. Given its essential role, we believe mRNA could be used to create a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve the lives of patients.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Moderna currently has strategic alliances for development programs with AstraZeneca, Plc. and Merck, Inc., as well as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense; and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a division of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Moderna has been ranked in the top ten of Science's list of top biopharma industry employers for the past four years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .
Our Mission:
Deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.
#LI-DNI
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Company
Moderna is a clinical stage pioneer of messenger RNA (mRNA) Therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug technology that directs the body’s cells to produces human proteins, antibodies and novel protein constructs, which are in turn secreted or active intracellularly. Founded in 2011, we are headquartered in Cambridge, Mass.
Our Team and Mission
We currently have over 500 team members, an exceptional group of scientists and industry professionals who are wholly committed to advancing Moderna’s mission: deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.
Company info
- Website
- https://www.modernatx.com/
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