Co-Op, Environmental, Health & Safety

Position: 2026 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.The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) organization at Moderna is looking for top talent in science and engineering to deliver on its mission to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ownership of EHS at all levels of the organization.

Co-Ops will have an opportunity to be part of high-performing team which oversees EHS for the Moderna Technical Center comprised of manufacturing, laboratory, R&D operations, along with Engineering and Facility Maintenance activities. You will apply your educational background and gain practical experience in OSHA and EPA compliance within the biopharmaceutical industry. You will gain hands-on experience in risk identification, control strategies, and compliance programs that support safe and high-quality delivery of mRNA medicines.
** Here’s What You’ll Do
*** 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.
** Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
*** 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.
** Here’s

What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
*** 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.
**** Pay & Benefits
**** At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our co-op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
*** 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…