Moderna

Overview

As a Manufacturing Associate, you'll be an integral part of the team producing Moderna's mRNA vaccines in Melbourne. Unlike many manufacturing environments where employees focus on a single stage of production, Moderna Manufacturing Associates are trained across multiple stages of the process, providing rare end-to-end exposure and development opportunities.

About Moderna

Moderna is strengthening Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership focused on pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will support rapid response to future health threats while creating skilled jobs and developing local talent.

Requirements & Eligibility

• A degree or qualification in Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, medical device or other regulated environment.
• Exposure to GMP environments through industry experience, internships, placements or graduate employment will be highly regarded.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop capability across multiple manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits and consistently adhere to Moderna's safety procedures and guidelines.
• Follow required gowning procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping standards within your assigned area to support a compliant and safe working environment.
• Execute manufacturing operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and approved manufacturing documentation.
• Operate production equipment supporting Moderna's mRNA vaccine manufacturing activities with a high degree of technical precision and attention to detail.
• Participate in incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, helping translate findings into stronger and more reliable manufacturing operations.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance colleagues to support closure of the documentation required for the timely disposition of commercial batches.
• Respond rapidly to operational challenges and troubleshoot routine equipment, process and digital issues.
• Work effectively across rotating roster schedules in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public holidays.