Co-Op, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, INT MST

The Role

This is a 5-month Spring Co-Op opportunity in Marlborough MA from July 13th-December 11th, 2026. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the internship.

The Co-op, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) will support the production for Moderna’s mRNA platform in cGMP Manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with MS&T, Process Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality teams to facilitate technology transfer and provide technical operations support under supervision. The co-op will apply basic engineering principles to assist in enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, and supporting operational excellence.

The location for this role is Moderna Norwood, MA.

• Participate in cross-functional troubleshooting and suggest operational improvements in manufacturing settings under supervision.
• Contribute to the resolution of technical deviations and process improvements with data-driven root cause analyses, CAPAs, and change controls under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Participate in the analysis of manufacturing performance through data review and help maintain data repositories.

• 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
• 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.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• 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.

• Paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time, and observed Company-wide holidays
• Free premium access to mindfulness classes
• Free parking, subsidized parking, or subsidized commuter passes, depending on location.
• Location-specific perks and extras!

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.

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…