Manufacturing Associate (mRNA Vaccines)

Location: 100% onsite in Melbourne, Australia; rotating 24/7 roster including afternoon and night shifts, weekends, public holidays, overtime, and changing shift patterns.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA medicines and vaccines through advanced science, delivery technology, and manufacturing capabilities.

What you will do

• Execute mRNA vaccine manufacturing operations according to cGMP, SOPs, and approved manufacturing documentation.
• Operate sophisticated production equipment across multiple manufacturing stages, including packaging operations.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment, process, and digital issues and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Participate in incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and cross-functional groups to support batch documentation and operational KPI performance.
• Maintain safety, gowning, housekeeping, training records, and compliance standards in the production area.

Requirements

• Degree or qualification in Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, medical device, or another regulated environment.
• Strong willingness to learn across multiple manufacturing processes, with adaptability, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with technology and digital systems, plus strong written, verbal, and organisational skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite across rotating 24/7 shifts, including afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, leadership, Quality, and other cross-functional support groups.

Nice to have

• Exposure to GMP environments through industry experience, internships, placements, or graduate employment.
• Experience preparing for audits or inspections and understanding health authority and regulatory guidelines.
• Aseptic experience, Visual Inspection experience, or PFS knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work environment within a highly technological, cGMP-regulated manufacturing facility.
• Training across the full manufacturing journey and opportunities to develop new capabilities.
• Healthcare and voluntary benefit programs, fitness and mental health support, and family-building benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and year-end shutdown.
• Opportunities to use approved Generative AI tools for learning, problem-solving, and operational improvement.