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2026 Co-Op, Environmental, Health & Safety

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Description

This 5-month co-op position at Moderna's Norwood, MA, facility, starting in January 2026, offers students the chance to gain practical experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) within the biopharmaceutical industry. The role involves contributing to a high-performing EHS team overseeing manufacturing, laboratory, R&D, engineering, and facility maintenance operations, focusing on OSHA and EPA compliance, risk identification, and control strategies for mRNA medicines.

What We're Looking For

Partner with the site EHS team to drive employee engagement and foster a strong EHS Culture.,Assist in implementing EHS programs and maintaining Management System Certifications (ISO 45001 & 14001).,Support regulatory and permit compliance activities.,Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).,Support the execution of site Risk Assessments and Biological Risk Assessments.,Conduct research on EHS regulations and industry best practices to continuously improve programs and compliance.,Assist with EHS Event Management (incidents, near misses, observations) including classification, investigation, and corrective action implementation.,Participate in Environmental, Laboratory, Equipment, and Hazardous Waste Inspections.,Assist with oversight to Contractor Management and Safe Work Permitting.,Participate and assist with leading site EHS Committees.,Provide administrative and operational support to the EHS team on key projects and initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

Current student enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field.,Strong understanding of EHS programs and regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.).,Comfortable working alone yet able to collaborate and provide positive impact to a team.,Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).,GPA of ≥3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent (preferred).,Self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.,Ability to work both independently as well as contribute positively to high-performing, cross-functional teams.,Strong 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.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Hard Skills

EHS programs and regulations (OSHA
EPA
NFPA)
Microsoft Office (Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Teams)
Risk Assessments
Biological Risk Assessments
EHS Event Management
Contractor Management
Safe Work Permitting

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Teamwork
Communication (written and verbal)
Self-motivation
Eagerness to learn
Adaptability
Independent work
Problem-solving

Work Hours

Full-time (5-month co-op duration)

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 able to work full-time on-site in Norwood, MA. Must hold US work authorization; immigration sponsorship not offered. Employment contingent on ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible due to export control regulations.

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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