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Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op. Start date will be January 18, 2027.\nThe Facilities & Engineering organization at Moderna is seeking co-op talent to support Process Engineering, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV), and Manufacturing Engineering activities at the Norwood, MA site. Depending on project and team needs, the co-op will gain hands-on exposure to cGMP manufacturing equipment, engineering projects, equipment troubleshooting, commissioning and qualification, validation documentation, manufacturing support, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is designed to support safe, compliant, reliable operations and site readiness while providing practical experience in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.\nThis position is site-based and will support Moderna’s Norwood location based on team and project needs. This position is not eligible for remote work.\nHere’s What You’ll Do\nSupport Process Engineering, CQV, and Manufacturing Engineering team members with day-to-day activities for cGMP manufacturing facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems across the Marlborough and Norwood sites. Equipment types include Incubators, Centrifuges, Ultrafiltration, Chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration, Robotic Filling Lines, Visual Inspection Machines, Automated Label/Pack Lines, Buffer Prep Vessels, and Utility Support Systems.\nAssist with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, including preparation, execution, review, and organization of protocols, reports, traceability documents, field data, and supporting records.\nAssist with troubleshooting process equipment, gathering information to support root cause investigations, and supporting Corrective/Preventative Actions, change controls, and preventative maintenance improvements.\nParticipate in engineering projects across the equipment lifecycle, including user requirements, design review, procurement, installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational handover.\nSupport equipment and system qualification activities for manufacturing equipment, controlled temperature units, analytical instruments, process utilities, and supporting systems.\nReview engineering and turnover documentation, including specifications, component lists, operating manuals, drawings, Engineering Turnover Packages, and qualification records for completeness and compliance.\nPartner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, Metrology, Digital Automation, MS&T, Environmental Health & Safety, and engineering groups across Marlborough and Norwood to support project and operational needs.\nParticipate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying documentation gaps, process inefficiencies, equipment reliability opportunities, and ways to strengthen engineering and validation execution.\nFollow applicable GxP regulations, SOPs, guidelines, safety requirements, and company policies; complete cleanroom gowning training and enter classified manufacturing areas as needed.\nCommunicate progress and issues clearly, complete assigned tasks on schedule, and prepare or contribute to technical documentation and project updates.\nAbility and willingness to complete cleanroom gowning training and occasionally enter and observe manufacturing operations in a classified cleanroom environment.\nHere’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)\nCurrent student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or other related Life Sciences Engineering discipline.\nInterest in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, commissioning, qualification, validation, GMP manufacturing, quality systems, equipment reliability, or regulated biopharmaceutical operations.\nStrong attention to detail, fundamental technical and problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn engineering and validation documentation practices.\nAt 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.\nHere’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)\nDemonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to ask questions, share updates, and document technical work clearly.\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with technical writing, data organization, laboratory, engineering, or manufacturing environments is a plus.\nProfessional curiosity, accountability, and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced environment while supporting Moderna’s quality, safety, and compliance expectations.\nAt 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.\nOur Working Model\nAs we build our company, we have always believed that an in-person culture is critical to our success. This role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site-based operations.\nWorking onsite enables real-time collaboration, strong team connections, direct mentorship, and the hands-on partnership needed to deliver our mission. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.\nModerna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.\nPay & Benefits\nAt 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.\nFree premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes\n\nSubsidized commuter benefits\n\nGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown\n\nLocation-specific perks and extras\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.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.\nAbout Moderna\nSince 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.\nBy 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, our employees, the environment, and our communities.\nWe are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.\nIf you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.\nEqual Opportunities\nModerna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!\nModerna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nAccommodations\nWe’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.\nModerna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .\nExport Control Notice\nThis position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. 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