Fixed-Term Manufacturing Associate (mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing)

Location: Clayton, Melbourne, Australia; site-based and full-time onsite. Not eligible for remote work.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics and operates a manufacturing facility in Melbourne to support pandemic resilience and global health security.

What you will do

• Operate advanced production equipment in a highly technical cGMP environment supporting mRNA vaccine manufacturing.
• Execute manufacturing activities according to safety procedures, standard operating procedures, approved documentation, and gowning requirements.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment, process, and digital issues and perform basic maintenance, including lubrication, mechanical checks, and filter changes.
• Support quality and compliance activities, including incident investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, audit preparation, and batch documentation.
• Maintain accurate training records and contribute to operational KPIs, continuous improvement projects, and manufacturing innovation.
• Work with Quality Assurance, supervisors, and cross-functional support groups while operating rotating afternoon and night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and overtime as required.

Requirements

• Typically 3–5+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• College degree specializing in pharmaceutical production technology or an equivalent qualification.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience and understanding of health authority and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong technical capability, scientific thinking, digital proficiency, communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including afternoons, nights, weekends, public holidays, and overtime.

Nice to have

• Visual Inspection and PFS knowledge.
• Experience supporting audit and inspection preparation.
• Interest in digital tools and Generative AI applications for learning, troubleshooting, and manufacturing improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused, collaborative, science-driven, and digitally oriented work environment.
• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, mental health, family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs plus location-specific benefits.