2026 Co-Op, Deviation Investigators
About The Position
This is a summer internship opportunity in Norwood, MA from July 13th-December 11th, 2026. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the internship. Start date will be July 13th. Moderna’s Investigations team plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and product quality by leading and supporting the evaluation of manufacturing and quality events. As a Co-Op, you will work closely with investigators and cross-functional partners (Manufacturing, MSAT, QC, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain) to support event triage, investigation execution, root cause analysis, and CAPA development. You will build experience working in a regulated environment and learn how data, process understanding, and quality systems come together to enable robust, compliant operations.
Requirements
- Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and connect results to process understanding.
- High attention to detail and ability to produce well-organized documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfort with common data tools (e.g., Excel) and willingness to learn quality systems/tools.
- Candidates must already hold work authorization in the US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
- This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Responsibilities
- Support GMP investigations for deviations, nonconformances, and atypical events by gathering data, organizing evidence, and drafting investigation content under supervision.
- Assist with event triage activities (e.g., initial assessment, data requests, timeline creation, identification of impacted lots/steps/systems).
- Compile and analyze information from manufacturing records, batch documentation, equipment logs, alarms, environmental monitoring trends, and QC test results.
- Participate in structured root cause analysis activities (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone, fault tree), helping document hypotheses and evidence-based conclusions.
- Support development and tracking of CAPAs (corrective and preventive actions), including action definitions, owners, due dates, and effectiveness criteria.
- Assist with risk assessments (as applicable) and help ensure documentation meets data integrity and quality system expectations.
- Prepare clear summaries and present investigation progress or learnings in cross-functional meetings.
- Identify opportunities for process/system improvements (templates, checklists, data collection methods) to increase investigation quality and efficiency.
Benefits
- Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Location-specific perks and extras
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
