The Role
In this role, you will support process engineering activities for either Drug Substance (DS) or Drug Product (DP) manufacturing within a GMP-regulated environment. This co-op position provides hands-on exposure to process equipment projects, engineering documentation, and data-driven continuous improvement efforts across the equipment lifecycle. You will contribute to improving equipment performance, strengthening inspection readiness, and enabling compliant, reliable manufacturing through cross-functional collaboration and disciplined execution. This position will run from January 13th-December 11th, 2026.
Here's What You’ll Do
- Support execution of engineering projects for manufacturing process equipment across key lifecycle phases, including design, procurement, installation, start-up support, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities.
- Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of equipment lifecycle documentation, such as specifications, drawings, turnover packages, SOP/WI inputs, and other technical records, ensuring traceability and alignment with project and quality requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and readiness initiatives focused on improving equipment reliability, reducing events and user interventions, and strengthening process robustness.
- Apply structured problem-solving and data-driven approaches to support equipment and process improvements, including summarizing performance, identifying trends, and documenting outcomes.
- Analyze and interpret data from sources such as Maximo (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance records, downtime, and event history, and support basic reliability assessments (e.g., MTBF/MTTF).
- Support quality system–facing project work by assisting with documentation that interfaces with GMP quality systems, such as change controls, deviations, and CAPAs, under guidance and mentorship.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Facilities, Validation, Quality, and manufacturing end users to ensure projects remain aligned, coordinated, and on schedule.
- Follow GxP requirements, SOPs/work instructions, good documentation practices (GDP), data integrity expectations, and required training to ensure work is inspection-ready and audit compliant.
- Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to peers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage time against program timelines.
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and a strong interest in applying them in real-world manufacturing environments.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to support decisions and improvements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
- A proactive approach to learning, ownership of assignments, and applying new skills.
- This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
- 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.
Pay & Benefits
At 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.
- 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
The 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. 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.
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.
About Moderna
Since 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.
By 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.
We 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.
If 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.
Our Working Model
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna 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!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We’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.
Moderna 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice This 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. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
