Co-Op, Compliance and Data QC
Moderna
Summary
This is a full-time summer internship based in Norwood, MA from January 18, 2027 – June 25, 2027. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program. The CBL Compliance Intern will support laboratory compliance within Moderna’s GCLP internal laboratory at the Norwood CBL site. This role offers meaningful, practical experience in a regulated laboratory environment, with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing laboratory and compliance initiatives.
Job description
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Support laboratory compliance activities within the CBL in alignment with GCLP guidelines, applicable procedures, and quality requirements.
- Assist with review and organization of laboratory governance documents, SOPs, forms, worksheets, and compliance records to support document accuracy, traceability, and readiness for use.
- Support training compliance activities, including review and organization of training records and follow-up of documentation to help maintain complete and current records.
- Gain exposure to Quality Event and issue management processes by assisting with documentation, tracking, data gathering, and follow-up activities under the guidance of the Compliance team.
- Support audit and inspection readiness activities, including document preparation, request tracking, record organization, and other logistical support for internal or external assessments.
- Assist with review of laboratory documentation for good documentation practices and ALCOA+ principles, including attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring, and available records.
- Collaborate with laboratory scientists, study teams, Compliance, and other cross-functional partners to support day-to-day compliance activities and project deliverables.
- Contribute to special projects that strengthen laboratory quality systems and provide broad exposure to compliance within a regulated clinical laboratory environment.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
- 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, compliance quality skills applicable to analytical testing.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- 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 regulated laboratory environment.
Requirements
- 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, compliance quality skills applicable to analytical testing.
- Must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Benefits
- Meditation and mindfulness classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Holidays
- Volunteer days
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Discretionary bonus
- Incentive compensation
- Equity award
Company overview
Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.