Supervisor, Quality Control, Bioassay (Commercial)

The Role
The role will Supervise a team of Analysts in support of molecular biology testing of QC cell banks, in-process samples, drug substance and finished product testing for mRNA products produced at Moderna’s manufacturing facility and affiliated contract organizations.
Here’s What You’ll Do

• Trains other laboratory staff on method execution and troubleshooting
• Actively develop direct reports by seeking opportunities for cross training
• Effectively communicate internal issues related to performance, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate effectively across all departments to meet key objectives
• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of general laboratory operational systems in accordance with cGMP requirements
• Effectively coordinate the execution of QC Bioassay methods, focusing on molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, restriction mapping, agarose gel electrophoresis, and Sanger sequencing, but also supporting residual protein determination, ELISA, potency and mammalian cell-based assays
• Provides support to audit teams for internal and vendor audits
• Conduct technical assessments of deviations and investigations
• Establish and maintain a safe laboratory working environment
• Work with the quality control management team to continuously improve the quality, compliance, and efficiency of QC operations
• Write/revise SOPs, technical protocols, and reports
• Accept, complete, and report on special assignments within the agreed upon timeframe

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

• Strong and effective people management skills
• Prior Supervisory or Lead experience
• 5+ years of direct experience in QC Molecular testing and Cell Biology (e.g. qPCR, sequencing, potency, mammalian and bacterial cell culture)
• BA or BS degree in Biochemistry or relevant scientific discipline

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smart Sheet
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
• Excellent troubleshooting and ability to communicate issues in a scientifically sound and understandable way
• Working knowledge of USP, ISO, FDA and ICH guidelines
• Ability to efficiently prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Prior Training experience (i.e., on the job training)

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Vacation, sick time and holidays
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Location-specific perks and extras!
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Generous paid time off, including:
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Discretionary year-end shutdown
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Volunteer time to participate within your community
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests

Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.
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.
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