2026 Co-Op, Environmental, Health & Safety
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) organization at Moderna is looking for top talent in science and engineering to deliver on its mission to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ownership of EHS at all levels of the organization. Co-Ops will have an opportunity to be part of high-performing team which oversees EHS for the Moderna Technical Center comprised of manufacturing, laboratory, R&D operations, along with Engineering and Facility Maintenance activities. You will apply your educational background and gain practical experience in OSHA and EPA compliance within the biopharmaceutical industry. You will gain hands-on experience in risk identification, control strategies, and compliance programs that support safe and high-quality delivery of mRNA medicines.
Requirements
- Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be able to work full-time on site in Norwood, MA.
- Strong understanding of EHS programs and regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.)
- Comfortable working alone yet able to collaborate and provide positive impact to a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Candidates must already hold work authorization in 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 (preferred)
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable to a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently as well as the ability to positively contribute to high performing, cross-functional teams.
- Strong 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
- Partner with the site EHS team to drive employee engagement and foster a strong EHS Culture.
- Assist in implementing EHS programs and maintaining Management System Certifications (ISO 45001 & 14001).
- Support regulatory and permit compliance activities.
- Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).
- Support the execution of site Risk Assessments and Biological Risk Assessments.
- Conduct research on EHS regulations and industry best practices to continuously improve our programs and compliance.
- Assist with EHS Event Management (incidents, near misses, observations) including classification, investigation, and corrective action implementation.
- Participate in Environmental, Laboratory, Equipment, and Hazardous Waste Inspections.
- Assist with oversight to Contractor Management and Safe Work Permitting.
- Participate and assist with leading site EHS Committees.
- Provide administrative and operational support to EHS team on key projects and initiatives.
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
