Senior Specialist, Quality Control, Laboratory Systems

The Role
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint in Madrid, a city that thrives on creativity and innovation. As a crucial part of our commercial operations outside the United States, our Madrid office focuses on delivering our groundbreaking products to the Spanish market. We're seeking professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines in Spain.

This is a site-based, individual contributor role in Madrid, focused on supporting all Digital systems in Moderna's Quality Control laboratories. Acting as a bridge between QC and Digital teams, you'll enable seamless operation and compliance of laboratory systems, while configuring and deploying critical digital platforms that support analytical excellence. This role will play a hands-on part in system configuration, training, documentation, and ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards. It's a high-impact position at the convergence of QC operations, Digital innovation, and compliance—offering the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge tools, including Generative AI platforms evolving within Moderna's digital ecosystem.

Here's What You'll Do
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide ongoing Digital support for all laboratory computer systems in QC.
• Collaborate with Digital and QC teams to install, configure, and maintain standalone lab systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between Digital and QC to support business and operational needs.
• Own and manage quality system records—such as deviations, CAPAs, and change controls—related to QC software systems.

Your Responsibilities Will Also Include

• Support method troubleshooting, remediation initiatives, and system optimization projects in cross-functional teams.
• Author or revise SOPs related to equipment, software, and QC methodologies.
• Deliver training to QC personnel on lab system software.
• Participate in cross-functional process improvement projects that enhance QC digital infrastructure.
• Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all GxP guidelines, internal SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices to maintain data integrity and audit readiness.

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

• "We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients." This mindset is central to the role as you will help implement and support digital systems critical to QC operations. Your ability to leverage digital tools to optimize data integrity and laboratory efficiency will directly impact the pace and quality of our scientific outputs.
• "We obsess over learning. We don't have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest." With rapidly evolving digital platforms and regulatory expectations, your ability to continuously learn and adapt will be essential—especially as Moderna expands its use of Generative AI and innovative digital tools in QC environments.

Here's What You'll Bring To The Table

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline (Science, Engineering and Business)
• Working experience: +5 years 'experience in quality control laboratory of a pharmaceutical company is preferred.
• 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.

Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class 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.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

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.

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

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.

We're 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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team