Senior Automation Engineer (sr. Eng I)

Moderna

Norwood, Massachusetts, US
Base: $121,600.00 - $194,500.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Design automated bioanalytical workflows
Develop automation software and controls
Instrument integration and systems engineering
** Moderna is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to develop and enhance automated laboratory solutions for bioanalytical assays and mammalian cell culture at their Norwood, Massachusetts facility. The role requires extensive experience in laboratory automation, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to support the company's innovative mRNA programs. **

Job Summary

  • Design and deliver automated bioanalytical workflows, including automated feeding and passaging, sterile handling steps, and assay reagent preparation.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance automation software including scheduling logic, device drivers and interfaces, and error handling frameworks.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Research, Technical Development, CMC, and Digital to align automation solutions with evolving scientific and manufacturing needs.

Matching Summary

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** Moderna is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to develop and enhance automated laboratory solutions for bioanalytical assays and mammalian cell culture at their Norwood, Massachusetts facility. The role requires extensive experience in laboratory automation, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to support the company's innovative mRNA programs. **

Salary

Base: $121,600.00 - $194,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award; Benefits: Best-in-class healthcare coverage, holistic well-being resources, family planning benefits, generous paid time off, savings and investment opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design automated bioanalytical workflows
  • develop automation software and controls
  • instrument integration and systems engineering
  • mammalian cell culture experience
  • troubleshoot mechanical, liquid handling, and software

Nice-to-have

  • experience with common cell-based bioassays
  • familiarity with lab informatics systems
  • experience with Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman
  • exposure to systems engineering principles
  • direct experience with nucleic acids (mRNA)

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA with at least 8 years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience developing and integrating laboratory instruments
  • Proficiency in a modern scripting or compiled language
  • Mammalian cell culture experience

Work Rights

Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

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