Co-Op, Quality Control Bioassays

The Role

Full‑time summer internship based in Norwood, MA from July 13th – December 11th, 2026. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program.

The QC Bioassay Summer Intern will support laboratory operations within Moderna’s GMP Quality Control laboratories at the Norwood manufacturing site and affiliated contract organizations. The internship provides hands‑on exposure to molecular and cell biology techniques, GMP documentation practices, and QC laboratory operations supporting raw materials, drug substance, and drug product testing.

This role offers meaningful, practical experience in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment, with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing laboratory and operational initiatives.

• Partner with experienced QC scientists to learn and apply core bioassay laboratory techniques.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and materials required for routine laboratory testing.
• Support equipment maintenance, laboratory organization, and general housekeeping activities.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management of laboratory supplies.
• Perform data management activities, including scanning, uploading, and organizing GMP records.
• Adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity requirements to ensure accurate, complete, and inspection‑ready records.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and follow all site safety and compliance requirements.
• Complete all required training assignments in a timely manner.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in a STEM field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline).
• Foundational laboratory skills applicable to bioprocessing or analytical testing.
• 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 the U.S. 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 4.0 scale) or equivalent academic achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Interest in working within a GMP‑regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

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. The range 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.

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