About the role#
This is a full-time co-op opportunity based in Norwood, Massachusetts. The CMC Operations organization is seeking an analytical and collaborative student to support data-driven strategic operations and operational excellence. You will work on projects that establish performance visibility, strengthen resource planning, and translate analysis into actionable insights for leadership. Depending on your assignment, you may focus on hands-on continuous improvement or integrated analytics, predictive insights, and AI-enabled innovation.
What you'll do#
- Support strategic initiatives by integrating and analyzing operational performance data.
- Build and refine KPIs, dashboards, automated reports, and decision-support tools to improve productivity and risk management.
- Conduct scenario analysis for operational, resource, and workforce planning.
- Develop predictive analytics, optimization models, and data products to improve workflow efficiency.
- Assist in designing and piloting AI-enabled solutions.
- Lead or support continuous-improvement projects using methods such as Lean, DMAIC, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, and kaizens.
- Define and measure project impact using operational and financial KPIs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, FEVA, MSAT, and Digital teams.
- Track initiative milestones, risks, and dependencies while preparing project documentation and reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters program in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Ability to structure ambiguous operational problems and gather data from multiple sources.
- Basic proficiency in Excel or comparable data analysis tools.
- Preferred experience includes knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, or supply chain optimization.
- Experience with data, analytics, or visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to cross-functional teams.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
Location & details#
- Location: Norwood, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Modality: 100% on-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position ($20.00 - $60.00 per hour).
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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