2026 Co-Op, DNA Specialists
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, 2026. The DNA Specialist team at Moderna supports DNA manufacturing operations by enabling reliable, compliant execution through strong documentation practices and continuous improvement. As a Co-Op, you will learn how documentation is created, updated, and governed in a regulated (GxP) manufacturing environment, and you will support process improvement / continuous improvement initiatives that help strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance at the Norwood site. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience with documentation workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
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
- Learn and support documentation lifecycle management in a regulated environment (creation, revision, review, approval, issuance, and archival) under guidance from the team.
- Assist with documentation updates impacting DNA manufacturing, such as SOPs, work instructions, job aids, batch record-related documents, forms/templates, and training materials (as applicable).
- Support the team in ensuring documentation is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned to current processes and quality expectations (including good documentation practices).
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., process simplification, standardization, error-proofing, reduction of rework) in support of DNA manufacturing performance.
- Help gather and organize information to support improvement efforts: process maps, time studies, issue logs, deviation themes, operational feedback, and metric tracking
- Contribute to development of standard work and visual management tools (checklists, one-point lessons, quick reference guides) to enable right-first-time execution.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, Engineering, and Training teams to align on documentation changes and rollout plans.
- Prepare summaries and present progress updates in team meetings; document decisions, action items, and next steps.
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
