Co-Op, Drug Product Development

The Role

This is a Fall co‑op opportunity in Norwood, MA from July 13th‑December 11th. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co‑op. The start date will be July 13th, 2026.

The Technical Development (Tech Dev) organization at Moderna designs and scales manufacturing processes for mRNA medicines. Co‑ops will join high‑performing project teams developing new manufacturing platforms to produce mRNA therapeutics and vaccines for clinical trials and commercial licensure.

You’ll apply your educational background while gaining hands‑on experience in mRNA synthesis, lipid nanoparticle (LNP) assembly, and drug‑product formulation; process characterization using small‑scale models; and stability studies, including hold studies simulating clinical in‑use stability and compatibility assessments. You will deepen your understanding of control strategies to ensure processes consistently deliver medicines of the highest quality.

Product Development creates and matures LNP‑based formulations and drug‑product processes that deliver performance, stability, and manufacturability. The team develops platform‑ and program‑specific formulations, defines fill‑finish and handling strategies, and establishes shelf life and cold‑chain readiness to enable reliable technology transfer across sites.

• Work with a team of highly skilled experts to come up to speed on technology and techniques.
• Use laboratory, technical and communication skills to generate experimental results, perform data analysis, and document in formal reports including conclusions and recommended next steps.
• Perform process scale‑up, support technology transfer, and provide manufacturing support at internal Moderna and external contract manufacturing sites.
• Participate in planning, design, execution, analysis of experiments and formal risk assessments to establish critical process parameters, and overall process control strategies.
• Optimize the impact of formulation and processing conditions on the stability of mRNA drug products and process intermediates.
• Review and share relevant academic literature and establish new collaborations with internal research and manufacturing groups.
• Create scaled‑down models, and high‑throughput experimental setups for unit operations.
• Characterize mRNA and lipid nanoparticles through collaboration with the analytical team.
• Design and execute stability studies, including in‑use, hold‑time, and compatibility studies, to assess drug product robustness under clinically relevant conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings in cross‑functional meetings.
• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong fundamental scientific and engineering skills for the evaluation of experimental data.
• Laboratory skills applicable to bioprocess development and analytical methods.
• 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 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 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams.
• Excellent 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,…