2026 Co-Op, Manufacturing Central Services, DS Operations RNA/LNP
Description
This is a summer internship opportunity in Norwood, MA, from July 13th to December 11th, 2026. Interns will work on developing Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance mRNA therapeutics and vaccine production in a GMP regulated environment. They will apply scientific and engineering skills in manufacturing unit operations, project management, GMP change management, digital enablement, and/or material logistics processes.
What We're Looking For
Work with a team of highly skilled experts to quickly understand technology and techniques.
Support and participate in cross-functional teams to drive general manufacturing operation changes and continuous improvements.
Participate in planning, design, execution, analysis of formal risk assessments to maintain and enhance process control strategies.
Work with process SMEs to develop batch records, electronic workflows, SOPs, project planning tools, productivity tools and/or training materials.
Prepare technical reports and present finding in cross-functional meetings.
Lead a specific initiative with tangible impact intended to improve the Operations unit's ways of working.
Ideal Candidate
Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related STEM field.
Strong fundamental scientific and engineering skills for the evaluation of data.
Organizational skills applicable to Lean Manufacturing and Change Management methodology.
Prior experience in a structured work or team environment demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and accountability.
GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent (Preferred).
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams (Preferred).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Preferred).
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative (Preferred).
Must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible due to U.S. export control laws.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree, Master's program (current student)
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Work Hours
Normal business hours; occasional off-hour support (after hours and/or weekends) may be required.
Benefits
Special Commitments
Must be available for the entire duration of the internship (July 13th-December 11th, 2026). Must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship. Requires compliance with U.S. export control laws; only U.S. persons eligible. This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna's site full-time.
About the Company
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.
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