2025 Co-Op, Delivery Science

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free premium access to meditation classes

Generous paid time off

Volunteer time for community participation

Discretionary year-end shutdown

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate co-op student to join its Delivery Science team. This role offers a unique opportunity to integrate formulation design with advanced biophysical measurements, contributing to the development of vaccines and medicines. You will explore various parameters to design novel lipid nanoparticles, optimize assays, and utilize cutting-edge analytical techniques. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment, this organization provides a platform for you to make a meaningful impact in the field of medicine. If you are eager to learn and grow within a high-growth company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Master's or PhD program.
• 6+ months of experience in assay development involving RNA and LNP formulations.

Responsibilities

• Explore compositional parameters to design novel LNPs for drug product shelf life.
• Drive assay optimization and leverage digital tools for efficiency.

Skills

Assay Development

Analytical Analysis

Method Validation

Data Interpretation

Troubleshooting

Coding (Python)

Effective Communication

Education

Master's Program

PhD Program

Tools

Raman Spectroscopy

Next Generation Sequencing

HPLC

DLS

Capillary Electrophoresis

DSC

NMR

X-ray Scattering

Job description

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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

1. Explore the impact of various compositional and formulation parameters to design novel LNPs to improve drug product shelf life.
2. Carry out existing protocols and prototype novel experimental strategies focused on the characterization of LNP components.
3. Drive assay optimization while leveraging digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
4. 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.
5. Develop new software and utilize existing code for data reduction and visualization.
6. Query the literature for process/analytical tools and adapt new protocols into practice.
7. Maintain an accurate and detailed record of experiments in an electronic notebook.
8. Communicate (both orally and written) research findings and actively participate at group and project team meetings.
9. Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

1. Currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s or PhD program.
2. 6+ months of experience in assay development involving RNA, lipids, and LNP formulations.
3. Experienced in analytical analysis, optimizing methodologies, and streamlining processes using digital tools.
4. Proficient in method validation, data interpretation, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy and efficiency in analytical workflows.
5. Background in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, or related field.
6. Experience working in a lab; knowledge of general chemical safety protocols.
7. Previous intern/co-op experience preferred.
8. Experience with coding (esp. Python) preferred.
9. Instrument/analytical experience preferred.
10. Effective written and oral communication skills.
11. A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
• 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!

About Moderna

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 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can 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 contact the Accommodations team at [e-mail] . (EEO Employer)