Job Description

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.


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's mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell, as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS and government partners across the UK. We're looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavour, contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all.


As a Warehouse Specialist reporting to the Warehouse, Operations Manager, you will be at the core of Moderna's operational flow, ensuring material readiness for cutting-edge manufacturing. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring timely and compliant material movement to support drug substance production and delivery to fill and finish CMOs. You will take ownership of warehouse operations, SAP transactions, and material compliance activities, contributing to the seamless function of Moderna's Harwell facility. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong sense of precision, safety, and dedication to quality who is looking to deepen their expertise in advanced biotech manufacturing. You will also have the opportunity to engage with digital systems and automation and get close to generative AI tools supporting logistics optimization.

Here's What You'll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

Receiving and verifying incoming production materials and ensuring compliant storage practices. Picking, labeling, and moving materials to support internal manufacturing operations. Performing cycle counts and managing inventory adjustments through SAP. Handling material transport activities using a powered industrial truck (PIT). Ensuring cleanliness of materials entering manufacturing through wipe down procedures. Managing expired material segregation and proper disposition.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Coordinating material deliveries to internal customers independently. Completing material return processes and SAP transactions for reintegration into inventory. Practicing and promoting safe working habits in line with Moderna's safety guidelines. Preparing drug substance shipments for timely delivery to external fill and finish CMO partners. Supporting Moderna's digital transformation by engaging with inventory systems and automation platforms.

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

"We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description."

You will need to demonstrate ownership and accountability at every step of the warehouse process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in a highly regulated environment.

"We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients."

You will operate at the intersection of materials management and digital operations, leveraging SAP and potentially engaging with AI-supported logistics tools to enhance efficiency and traceability in Moderna's fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications):

High School diploma or equivalent, BS/BA Degree preferred. 2 years of experience in Warehouse Operations and Shipping. This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. As part of Moderna's commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre-employment check.

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience in a highly regulated industry, Pharmaceutical, or related field. Ability to lift and move products. Proficient use of Microsoft Office (SAP, Smartsheet, Microsoft Word, and Excel). Ability to work overtime when required. Collaborative, and customer-focused attitude. A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is

Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

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.

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes Family planning and adoption benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investments 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 modernatx.com/careers 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 at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com .


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