About the role#
This is a full-time co-op position running from January 18, 2027, to June 25, 2027. You will join the Biobank Operations team in Norwood, Massachusetts, to support the quality, integrity, and management of biospecimens. This role offers hands-on experience with sample lifecycle management, laboratory automation, and digital systems within a regulated biotechnology environment.
What you'll do#
- Support biospecimen receipt, documentation, storage, retrieval, and distribution following Standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements.
- Use the LabVantage Laboratory Information Management System to track samples, chain of custody, and lifecycle traceability.
- Assist with automation and robotics workflows for sample reformatting, storage, and retrieval.
- Handle biospecimens across required temperature conditions while following safety and chain-of-custody practices.
- Support study close-out, sample reconciliation, and storage optimization activities.
- Identify and escalate discrepancies regarding samples, labeling, inventory, or documentation.
- Prepare and deliver project updates or presentations to Biobank and cross-functional teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Coursework or laboratory experience in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or molecular biology.
- Basic laboratory skills, including pipetting and sample handling.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex protocols.
- Interest in biobanking, clinical research, laboratory operations, or regulated laboratory environments.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Prior exposure to laboratory equipment, automation, or digital sample-tracking systems is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Norwood, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Note: This position involves access to technology or data subject to U.S. export control laws. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible. Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons for this role.
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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