Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations

The Role

This is a winter / spring co-op opportunity in Norwood, MA from January 18, 2027 – June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op. The Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations will be on the DNA Specialist team at Moderna and support DNA manufacturing operations by enabling reliable, compliant execution through strong documentation practices and continuous improvement. As a Co-Op, you will learn how documentation is created, updated, and governed in a regulated (GxP) manufacturing environment, and you will support process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives that help strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance at the Norwood site. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience with documentation workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Learn and support documentation lifecycle management in a regulated environment, including creation, revision, review, approval, issuance, and archival, under guidance from the team.
• Assist with documentation updates impacting DNA manufacturing, such as SOPs, work instructions, job aids, batch record-related documents, forms and templates, and training materials, as applicable.
• Support the team in ensuring documentation is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned to current processes and quality expectations, including good documentation practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as process simplification, standardization, error-proofing, and reduction of rework, in support of DNA manufacturing performance.
• Help gather and organize information to support improvement efforts, including process maps, time studies, issue logs, deviation themes, operational feedback, and metric tracking.
• Contribute to the development of standard work and visual management tools, including checklists, one-point lessons, and quick reference guides, to enable right-first-time execution.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, Engineering, and Training teams to align on documentation changes and rollout plans.
• Prepare summaries and present progress updates in team meetings; document decisions, action items, and next steps.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and connect results to process understanding.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce well-organized documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfort with common data tools, such as Excel, and willingness to learn quality systems and tools.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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.