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.,Must already hold work authorization in the US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.,Due to export control laws, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible.

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Must be site-based and work full-time at Moderna’s site (not eligible for remote work). Candidates must hold US work authorization without requiring future sponsorship. Only US persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible due to US export control laws.