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Sr. Specialist, Maintenance

ModernaTX


Job Location:

Norwood, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 89900 - 143800
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role:

The Sr. Specialist Maintenance is a senior technical role responsible for the maintenance troubleshooting and reliability of GMP/non-GMP process equipment with a strong emphasis on aseptic filling systems and high-precision pharmaceutical machinery.

This role serves as a lead technical responder and subject matter expert ensuring equipment uptime supporting commissioning/startup activities and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing systems.

Heres What Youll Do

Maintenance & Reliability

  • Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on process and utility systems in GMP environments
  • Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems
  • Act as primary responder to equipment issues and ensure full resolution
  • Support asset management and reliability initiatives

Aseptic Filling & Specialized Equipment

  • Maintain and optimize aseptic filling machines
  • Perform equipment setup changeovers and performance tuning
  • Troubleshoot and improve packaging and inspection systems
  • Ensure aseptic standards and GMP compliance

Commissioning & Continuous Improvement

  • Support or lead commissioning FAT/SAT and startup activities
  • Collaborate with Engineering on performance optimization and continuous improvement projects
  • Provide technical expertise during shutdowns upgrades and system enhancements

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate cGMP documentation
  • Author and revise SOPs PMs and job plans
  • Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory safety and environmental standards

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as technical lead for cross-functional teams
  • Train and onboard new technicians on equipment procedures and GMP practices
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and external partners for maintenance planning

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

  • Education: AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
  • Experience: 9 years of experience
  • Specific Certifications or Training: None
  • Other Quantifiable Preference: None

Our Working Model

As we build our company we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work collaborate closely with colleagues and contribute to our site-based operations.

Working onsite enables real-time collaboration strong team connections direct mentorship and the hands-on partnership needed to deliver our mission. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.


Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat 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 planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support
  • Generous paid time off including vacation 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 salary range for this role is $89900.00 - $143800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 to learn more about our current opportunities.


Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.


Accommodations

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.


Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .


Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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Senior IC


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