Co-Op, CMC Development (Spring 2027)

This is a winter / spring co-op opportunity in Norwood, MA from January 18, 2027 – June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op. Start date will be January 18, 2027. The CMC Development organization at Moderna is looking for top talent in science and engineering to deliver on its mission to design manufacturing processes for mRNA medicines. Co-ops will have an opportunity to be part of high-performing project teams developing new manufacturing platforms to produce mRNA therapeutics and vaccines destined for clinical trials and commercial licensure. You will apply your educational background and learn new technical skills in the synthesis of mRNA, assembly of lipid nanoparticles and formulation of drug products to be administered to patients. You will develop a deep understanding of control strategies to ensure manufacturing processes can consistently deliver mRNA medicines of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

Work with a team of highly skilled experts to come up to speed on technology and techniques.; Use laboratory, technical and communication skills to generate experimental results, perform data analysis, and document in formal reports including conclusions and recommended next steps.; Perform process scale-up, support technology transfer and provide manufacturing support at internal Moderna, and external contract manufacturing sites.; Participate in planning, design, execution, analysis of experiments and formal risk assessments to establish critical process parameters, and overall process control strategies.; Optimize the impact of formulation and processing conditions on the stability of mRNA drug products and process intermediates.; Review and share relevant academic literature and establish new collaborations with internal research and manufacturing groups.; Create scaled-down models, and high throughput experimental setups for unit operations.; Characterize mRNA and lipid nanoparticles through collaboration with the analytical team.; Prepare technical reports and present finding in cross-functional meetings.; Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, Statistics, or a related field; Strong fundamental scientific and engineering skills for the evaluation of experimental data; Laboratory skills applicable to bioprocess development and analytical methods; Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship; Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op

Nice to have

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.

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; Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award