What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Co-Op, Delivery Science position at Moderna?
The Role
Moderna is seeking a highly motivated co-op student to join our Delivery Science team in Cambridge, MA. To support drug product candidate nominations, Delivery Science applies novel and existing approaches to identify optimal experimental parameters for formulation design and performs extensive characterizations of vaccines and medicines in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment. The focus of this role is integrating formulation design with advanced biophysical measurements. The researcher will have the opportunity to prototype formulations and study what has been made to develop activity relationships.
The co-op will run from July - December, 2025. All applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program, 40 hrs/week, and on-site.
Here’s What You’ll Do
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.
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.
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
Moderna is seeking a highly motivated co-op student to join our Delivery Science team in Cambridge, MA. To support drug product candidate nominations, Delivery Science applies novel and existing approaches to identify optimal experimental parameters for formulation design and performs extensive characterizations of vaccines and medicines in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment. The focus of this role is integrating formulation design with advanced biophysical measurements. The researcher will have the opportunity to prototype formulations and study what has been made to develop activity relationships.
The co-op will run from July - December, 2025. All applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program, 40 hrs/week, and on-site.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Explore the impact of various compositional and formulation parameters to design novel LNPs to improve drug product shelf life
- Carry out existing protocols and prototype novel experimental strategies focused on the characterization of LNP components
- Drive assay optimization while leveraging digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
- Relate experimental results to a broader range of biophysical and analytical techniques, such as Raman spectroscopy, Next Generation Sequencing, HPLC, DLS, capillary electrophoresis, DSC, NMR and X-ray scattering.
- Develop new software and utilize existing code for data reduction and visualization.
- Query the literature for process/analytical tools and adapt new protocols into practice
- Maintain an accurate and detailed record of experiments in an electronic notebook
- Communicate (both orally and written) research findings and actively participate at group and project team meetings
- Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time
- Currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s or PhD program
- 6 months of experience in assay development involving RNA, lipids, and LNP formulations
- Experienced in analytical analysis, optimizing methodologies, and streamlining processes using digital tools.
- Proficient in method validation, data interpretation, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy and efficiency in analytical workflows
- Background in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, or related field.
- Experience working in a lab; knowledge of general chemical safety protocols.
- Previous intern/ co-op experience preferred
- Experience with coding (esp. Python) preferred
- Instrument/analytical experience preferred
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
- Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
- Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
- Generous paid time off, including:
- Vacation, sick time and holidays
- Volunteer time to participate within your community
- Discretionary year-end shutdown
- Location-specific perks and extras!
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.
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.
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
