Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations

Moderna • Norwood, MA

3d • $20 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This winter/spring co-op is based at Moderna’s Norwood, Massachusetts site and runs from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire co-op. The Co-Op will join the DNA Specialist team and support DNA manufacturing operations through documentation practices and continuous improvement in a regulated GxP environment. The role provides hands-on experience with documentation workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem-solving in a fast-paced, site-based manufacturing setting. It is 100% onsite and not eligible for remote work. Moderna is unable to offer immigration sponsorship; candidates must already hold U.S. work authorization and maintain it without future sponsorship. The position may involve access to export-controlled information, and eligibility is limited to U.S. persons as defined in the notice.

The co-op supports documentation lifecycle activities and updates, helps ensure documents meet process and quality expectations, and contributes to initiatives that strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, Engineering, and Training teams.

The salary range is $20.00–$60.00. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to plan eligibility 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 and 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 full co-op period, January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
• Must already hold U.S. work authorization and be able to maintain it without future sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under the export-control eligibility notice.

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 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, 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 quality expectations, and consistent with good documentation practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 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.
• 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.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern