Quality Control Analyst

About the role

• 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

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.