Quality Control Analyst
Moderna · Melbourne, Australia
Are you an analytical scientist who thrives on solving complex technical challenges in a GMP laboratory? Join Moderna's state-of-the-art Melbourne facility and contribute to the quality of next-generation mRNA medicines.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Analyst to join our growing team at our state-of-the-art Melbourne manufacturing facility.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-driven analytical scientist who enjoys working in a dynamic GMP environment, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing directly to the manufacture of life-changing medicines.
This role is part of our late shift team, offering candidates the opportunity to work outside traditional business hours while playing a critical role in supporting manufacturing and product release activities.
The late shift provides greater flexibility, enhanced operational ownership, and the opportunity to work in a focused laboratory environment.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Associate Director, Quality Control, you will be responsible for performing cGMP quality control testing and supporting Moderna's global stability programs. You'll work across chemistry, release, and stability testing activities, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and data integrity are maintained.
As a key member of the Quality Control team, you'll collaborate with colleagues across Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T), Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to support product lifecycle management and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality medicines to patients worldwide.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Performing GMP Quality Control testing using techniques including HPLC, UPLC, UV Spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and plate reader assays
- Executing HPLC (AEX) and NaOH plate reader assays to support process and release testing activities
- Supporting analytical method transfers and implementation activities in partnership with AS&T teams
- Conducting routine laboratory operations including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, calibration support, and documentation review
- Managing stability program activities including sample set-downs, pulls, inventory management, labelling, shipping coordination, and LIMS data entry
- Monitor, analyse, and trend stability data to generate reports, protocols, study summaries, and technical documentation
- Troubleshoot analytical methods, assays, and laboratory equipment to support reliable and efficient testing
- Author and review GMP documentation including SOPs, protocols, reports, and technical records
- Supporting investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities
- Assisting with internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and audits
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance and compliance
- Ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with cGMP standards, regulatory requirements, and Moderna safety expectations
Your Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry
- Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques including HPLC, UPLC, particle analysis, and spectroscopic methods
- Experience working within quality systems and regulated laboratory environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of FDA, EU, ICH, and other applicable pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting stability programs, method transfers, or method qualification activities
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in laboratory settings
- Experience authoring investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and other quality records
- Familiarity with LIMS, electronic quality systems, and laboratory data analysis tools
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams
- A commitment to quality, compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement
Why Join Moderna?
- Be part of a company at the forefront of mRNA science and innovation
- Work in a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment
- Contribute to the delivery of medicines that can positively impact patients globally
- Access opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Join a world-class manufacturing and quality organisation committed to excellence
Additional Information
This is a full-time, site-based late shift position located at Moderna's Melbourne manufacturing facility. Due to the nature of the role, remote work is not available.
As part of Moderna's commitment to workplace health and safety, employment may be subject to pre-employment and ongoing medical assessments in accordance with operational and legal requirements.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- 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.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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