Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations

ModernaTX • Norwood, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This winter/spring co-op is with Moderna’s DNA Specialist team in Norwood, Massachusetts, from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire co-op period. The co-op supports DNA manufacturing operations by enabling reliable, compliant execution through documentation practices and continuous improvement. It provides hands-on experience with documentation workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem-solving in a regulated GxP manufacturing environment.

The co-op will learn how documentation is created, updated, and governed, and will support documentation changes and process improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance. The role is site-based and requires full-time onsite presence; it is not eligible for remote work.

Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship. Due to export-control requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible. The position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export-control laws.

The salary range is $20.00–$60.00. Placement within the range depends on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the 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, with comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfort with common data tools such as Excel, and willingness to learn quality systems and tools.
• Must be available for the entire co-op period, January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain that status without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control requirements.
• Must work full-time onsite at Moderna’s Norwood site; remote work is not available.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to make an impact at a high-growth, transformational company described as Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support documentation lifecycle management in a regulated environment, including creation, revision, review, approval, issuance, and archival, under team guidance.
• Assist with documentation updates affecting DNA manufacturing, including SOPs, work instructions, job aids, batch record-related documents, forms and templates, and training materials, as applicable.
• Help ensure documentation is clear, accurate, consistent, aligned with current processes, and meets quality expectations and good documentation practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including process simplification, standardization, error-proofing, and reduction of rework.
• Gather and organize information for improvement efforts, including process maps, time studies, issue logs, deviation themes, operational feedback, and metric tracking.
• Contribute to standard work and visual management tools, including checklists, one-point lessons, and quick reference guides.
• Collaborate 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.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern