Co-Op, Environmental, Health & Safety

The Role

This is a 5-month Spring Co-Op opportunity in Norwood, MA from July 13th-December 11th, 2026. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the internship. Start date will be January 20, 2026.

• 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 our 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 EHS team on key projects and initiatives.

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time on site in Norwood, MA.
• 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)
• At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• 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 the ability to positively contribute 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.

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $20.00 – $60.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients,…