About the role#
This is a co-op opportunity based on the DNA Specialist team in Norwood, Massachusetts. You will support DNA manufacturing operations by enabling reliable and compliant execution. The role focuses on documentation practices and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance. You will gain hands-on experience with documentation workflows and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated GxP environment. The term runs from January 18, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support documentation lifecycle management including creation, revision, review, approval, and archival.
- Assist with updates to SOPs, work instructions, job aids, batch records, forms, and training materials.
- Ensure all documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with current quality expectations.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects like process simplification, standardization, and error-proofing.
- Gather data to support improvement efforts, such as process maps, time studies, issue logs, and metric tracking.
- Develop standard work and visual management tools including checklists and quick reference guides.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, Engineering, and Training teams.
- Present progress updates in team meetings and document key decisions and action items.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters program in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret data and connect results to process understanding.
- High attention to detail with the ability to produce well-organized documentation.
- Proficiency with data tools such as Excel.
- Willingness to learn quality systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Norwood, Massachusetts.
- Modality: 100% on-site.
- Term: Winter/Summer 2027 (January 18, 2027 - June 25, 2027).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: Not available. Candidates must hold U.S. work authorization.
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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