Moderna · 14 hours ago
2026 Co-Op, Nucleic Acid Process Development
Technical Development
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $60/hrModerna is a leading mRNA technology company focused on transforming medicine. They are seeking a co-op student to support the Nucleic Acids Process Development organization in designing and scaling manufacturing processes for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines, while gaining hands-on experience in bioprocess development.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalLife ScienceGeneticsHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepare, execute, and analyze experiments to develop existing and novel manufacturing processes to purify mRNA, DNA and enzymes
Document experiments thoroughly in electronic lab notebooks
Contribute to authoring process descriptions and internal technical reports
Communicate and present findings to internal stakeholders
Contribute to defining the manufacturing purification process, the process parameters, and the design space
Collect and share relevant literature
Establish strong, collaborative relationships within the team
Additional duties as may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters 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 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
Preferred
GPA of 3.5 on a 4 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
Benefits
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
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
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