Senior Engineer I, Digital Lab Systems

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Sr. Engineer- I who will serve a key role supporting the delivery and administration of laboratory systems. The individual will assist in the configuration and deployment of systems, participate in generating and maintaining the necessary procedures. Activities will also include authoring and executing test protocols.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Administer, configure, and maintain LIMS, Scitara DLX, LabX, Hamilton, Chromeleon, and LES systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and compliant data flow between instruments and enterprise platforms.

• Design, build, and deploy Scitara DLX integration workflows to automate data exchange between analytical instruments, middleware, and LIMS, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and GxP compliance.

• Develop and maintain Scitara pipeline configurations and function transforms to standardize instrument data, implement business rules, and enable automated reporting and audit trail generation.

• Conduct root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for interface and workflow issues across Scitara, LIMS, and instrument control systems, applying monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure high system uptime.

• Perform technical assessments, testing, and qualification of new instrument integrations, ensuring compatibility with existing Scitara and LIMS architecture.

• Author and execute system validation documentation (URS, FRS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ) in alignment with computerized system validation (CSV) and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

• Develop, optimize, and support custom JavaScript scripts for automated data transformation, parsing, and validation across integration layers involving LV_Data, LabX results, and Scitara workflows.

• Implement error handling, exception tracking, and data integrity checks using JavaScript to ensure reliable bidirectional communication between systems.

• Build reusable, modular code components to streamline integration logic and enhance scalability for future instrument onboarding.

• Collaborate with laboratory users and IT to analyze workflow requirements, convert functional needs into executable logic, and deploy validated solutions within Scitara DLX.

• Support change management, incident resolution, and performance optimization for lab informatics systems, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous improvement.

• Maintain version control, technical documentation, and code reviews to enforce software quality standards and ensure compliance with internal governance.

• Provide technical support and training to end users for issue resolution, workflow execution, and best practices in digital lab operations.

• Participate in periodic system upgrades, patch validation, and regression testing to ensure sustained compatibility and regulatory compliance.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• A bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, or another relevant academic discipline.

• Over 10 years of industry experience implementing, integrating, and maintaining laboratory informatics systems within GxP-regulated environments.

• Hands-on experience in Scitara DLX, LIMS, Hamilton, SoftMax, LabX, Chromeleon CDS, and system-to-system integrations with LIMS.

• Strong coding and scripting experience in JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, and SQL, with expertise in developing automation scripts, data transformation logic, and integration workflows for lab systems.

• Proven ability to design, validate, and deploy digital lab solutions that enhance automation, data integrity, and process efficiency across analytical and QC operations.

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

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities
• Location-specific perks and extras

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 modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Our Working Model 

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. 

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

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity 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.  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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

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 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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 applicant’s 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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