Moderna plots 155 new hires in 2021 amid major mRNA vaccine manufacturing expansion

With a major COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing boost underway, Moderna is plotting new hires to fill its expanded production and lab space.

The mRNA specialist has promised to hire at least 155 new employees for manufacturing positions at its Norwood, Massachusetts, site in 2021 and to retain the additional headcount through 2025, the company said Friday.