About the role#
The Applied Technologies team develops and deploys automation, robotics, and digital solutions to improve scientific and technical workflows. As a co-op, you will work alongside engineers and scientists to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of these solutions within CMC Development. This role offers hands-on experience with laboratory automation, robotics, software, and systems engineering while you contribute to a specific technical project.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to an automation, robotics, or systems engineering project under the guidance of an engineer or scientist.
- Support the development, configuration, and testing of laboratory automation systems, robotic platforms, instruments, or related software.
- Assist with experimental execution, system characterization, troubleshooting, and the collection of performance data.
- Analyze test or experimental data to support engineering decisions.
- Develop or modify scripts, workflows, automation methods, or software tools.
- Prepare test plans, technical documentation, diagrams, and project summaries.
- Participate in prototype development and evaluate improvements to system reliability, throughput, or scalability.
- Present project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to the Applied Technologies team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering, computer science, bioengineering, robotics, automation, life sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- Completion of relevant coursework or project experience in programming, robotics, mechatronics, laboratory automation, electrical/mechanical systems, systems engineering, data analysis, or biological sciences.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person due to export control requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Norwood, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter/Spring 2027 (January 18, 2027 - June 25, 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (70% in-office).
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Moderna
Moderna operates in the biotechnology research sector. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on the development of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines. It maintains headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a public company.
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