Quality Assurance, On-the-Floor

Reporting to the QA Operations Head, MTC-M, the Quality Assurance On‑Floor Specialist is accountable for providing real‑time quality oversight of manufacturing operations at Moderna’s Melbourne site. The role ensures adherence to cGMP requirements and supports both Drug Substance and sterile Drug Product manufacturing through proactive quality engagement. It provides end‑to‑end oversight of on‑floor quality activities, ensures compliance with quality systems and regulatory expectations, and drives continuous improvement.

• Provide on‑floor Quality support to Manufacturing (Drug Substance and sterile Drug Product), including real‑time observation of activities.
• Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Make quality decisions and escape issues that may impact operations or product quality.
• Identify risks and communicate gaps in quality systems and GMP processes.
• Perform routine walkthroughs of manufacturing suites to ensure GMP compliance and troubleshoot issues.
• Enforce adherence to cGMPs, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing and support teams to initiate and triage deviation events and review minor deviations.
• Author and review documentation, including SOPs, work instructions and batch records.
• Ensure safe work practices in line with Moderna procedures and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Complete required training and maintain relevant qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field (e.g. Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of pharmaceutical or related experience in a GMP environment.

• Experience in sterile drug product manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
• Ability to make independent decisions and escape issues appropriately.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on compliance and quality.
• Site‑based, requiring full‑time presence at Moderna’s Melbourne site; remote work not eligible.
• Subject to pre‑employment and periodic medical assessments for workplace health and safety.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well‑being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best‑in‑class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs.
• 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.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

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