Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations

Moderna Updated 15 October 2026
PharmaBiotechRegulatory AffairsQuality Assurancecroinformaws

Job description

The Role 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 Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations will be on the DNA Specialist team at Moderna and support 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 and 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. Here’s What You’ll Do Learn and support documentation lifecycle management in a regulated environment, including 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 and 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, such as process simplification, standardization, error-proofing, and reduction of rework, in support of DNA manufacturing performance. Help gather and organize information to support improvement efforts, including process maps, time studies, issue logs, deviation themes, operational feedback, and metric tracking. Contribute to the development of standard work and visual management tools, including checklists, one-point lessons, and 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. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications) 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, such as Excel, and willingness to learn quality systems and tools. At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. 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. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) 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. At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship. Our Working Model As we build our company, we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site-based operations. Working onsite enables real-time collaboration, strong team connections, direct mentorship, and the hands-on partnership needed to deliver our mission. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our co-op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 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 The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $60.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant 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 equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic informati

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