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2026 Co-Op, Deviation Investigators

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Description

This is a summer Co-Op opportunity at Moderna in Norwood, MA, from July 13th to December 11th, 2026. The role involves supporting the Investigations team in evaluating manufacturing and quality events to ensure patient safety and product quality. The Co-Op will assist with event triage, investigation execution, root cause analysis, and CAPA development, gaining experience in a regulated environment and learning about data, process understanding, and quality systems.

What We're Looking For

Support GMP investigations for deviations, nonconformances, and atypical events by gathering data, organizing evidence, and drafting investigation content under supervision.,Assist with event triage activities (e.g., initial assessment, data requests, timeline creation, identification of impacted lots/steps/systems).,Compile and analyze information from manufacturing records, batch documentation, equipment logs, alarms, environmental monitoring trends, and QC test results.,Participate in structured root cause analysis activities (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone, fault tree), helping document hypotheses and evidence-based conclusions.,Support development and tracking of CAPAs (corrective and preventive actions), including action definitions, owners, due dates, and effectiveness criteria.,Assist with risk assessments (as applicable) and help ensure documentation meets data integrity and quality system expectations.,Prepare clear summaries and present investigation progress or learnings in cross-functional meetings.,Identify opportunities for process/system improvements (templates, checklists, data collection methods) to increase investigation quality and efficiency.,Candidates must already hold work authorization in the US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Ideal Candidate

Current student enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data/Analytics, or a related field.,GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent (Preferred).

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree (current enrollment)

Hard Skills

Analytical skills
problem-solving skills
data interpretation
data analysis
documentation
Excel
quality systems
data integrity
root cause analysis (5 Whys
fishbone
fault tree)
CAPA development and tracking
risk assessment

Soft Skills

Attention to detail
well-organized
interpersonal skills
communication skills
cross-functional collaboration
independent work
teamwork
written communication
verbal communication
desire to make an impact

Work Hours

Full-time, Internship duration from July 13th to December 11th, 2026

Benefits

Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
subsidized commuter benefits
generous paid time off (vacation
sick time
holidays
volunteer days
discretionary year-end shutdown)
location-specific perks and extras.

Special Commitments

Must be available for the entire duration of the internship (July 13th - December 11th, 2026).,Must hold work authorization in the US without the need for future sponsorship.,This position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring applicants to qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees).

About the Company

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Moderna, Inc.

Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA (mRNA). The company's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases.

Innovative
Science-driven
Collaborative
Fast-paced
Mission-oriented
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