Specialist, Quality Control, Chemistry

Specialist, Quality Control, Chemistry

Moderna

Madrid, Spain

As a QC Specialist – Chemistry, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and regulatory compliance of Moderna’s mRNA medicines through analytical chemistry testing. Working in Madrid’s analytical excellence center, you will perform cGMP QC testing for release and stability, support method transfers, and contribute to the troubleshooting and qualification of methods and equipment. This highly technical position offers exposure to innovative platforms and is ideal for someone eager to support laboratory excellence, assist junior team members, and engage in data integrity and documentation practices within a fast-paced biotech environment.

Here's What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Performing routine analytical chemistry testing such as HPLC, UPLC, UV, particle analysis, and dynamic light scattering;
• Executing and supporting stability studies and GMP release testing;
• Managing LIMS (LabVantage) sample result entries and executing electronic assay forms;
• Assisting with method transfers and development activities across the QC Chemistry function;
• Supporting special projects and ongoing initiatives in QC laboratory optimization and compliance.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Performing general laboratory operations including sample management, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and lab housekeeping;
• Completing and maintaining cGMP documentation and ensuring full data integrity compliance;
• Writing and revising SOPs, protocols, and reports in accordance with internal and external requirements;
• Contributing to the training and troubleshooting activities for more junior staff;
• Participating in investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs within quality systems;
• Supporting the overall lab readiness and supply stocking to ensure uninterrupted QC operations;
• Creating a safe working environment and complying with all GxP and company standards.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• “We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest; we have to learn the fastest.” - This role will require continuous engagement with cutting-edge analytical platforms and assay technologies. A growth mindset and eagerness to learn are essential to support the rapid evolution of QC processes in a pioneering biotech setting;
• “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.” - With responsibilities tied to LIMS (LabVantage) and electronic assay forms, you’ll be operating in a highly digital laboratory environment—contributing to Moderna’s goal of tech-enabled scalability and operational excellence across its quality systems.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• BA/BS in Chemistry (preferred) or other relevant scientific discipline with 2-5 years’ experience. A student in an undergraduate program (BA/BS) is acceptable;
• Working experience: 2-5 years of experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company;
• Hands on experience with analytical chemistry testing including chromatographic techniques- HPLC, UPLC, Spectroscopic and Spectrometric techniques; Physical properties techniques such as Particle Analysis by Dynamic Light Scattering and others;
• Working experience in a GMP environment;
• Working knowledge of relevant and current FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations preferred;
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment;
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work;
• Proficiency in English (verbal and/or written) required due to global collaboration needs.