2026 Co-Op, Process Chemistry and Development, Analytical Development

Evaluate inherited pilot-scale and kilo-lab equipment.,Identify capability gaps, risks, and remediation actions.,Support equipment qualification readiness and commissioning activities.,Provide practical recommendations for safe and compliant operation.,Operate kilo- and pilot-scale synthetic equipment, including Jacketed and Glass-lined reactors, Filtration and drying systems, TFF systems, and Chromatography systems.,Troubleshoot mechanical and process performance issues.,Establish safe operating envelopes and batch execution parameters.,Enable small molecule GMP and non-GMP production readiness.,Partner with Process Chemistry, Moderna Leadership, and EHS to ensure safe execution of scale-up activities.,Contribute technical content to SOPs, equipment operating procedures, and batch records.,Support cleaning strategies and equipment use documentation.

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.,Comfortable working in environments with incomplete documentation and evolving systems.,Pragmatic problem-solver with bias toward learning and implementing solutions.,Execution-focused and comfortable in a hands-on role.,Practical, collaborative, and comfortable working in startup-like ambiguity.,Able to think strategically while remaining grounded in operational realities.

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

Must hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.,Must qualify as a U.S. person (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) due to export control laws.