Applied Technologies Co-op: Lab Automation & Robotics

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meditation/mindfulness classes

Subsidized commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna’s Applied Technologies team in Norwood, MA is seeking a winter/spring co-op from January 18, 2027 to June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to design, develop, test, and implement automation solutions used across CMC Development. You will gain hands-on experience with laboratory automation, robotics, software, data, and systems engineering while contributing to a defined technical project with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in an engineering, computer science, bioengineering, robotics, automation, life sciences, or related technical discipline.
• Completion of coursework or project experience in programming, robotics, laboratory automation, electrical/mechanical systems, systems engineering, data analysis, or biological sciences.
• Demonstrated interest in applying engineering or digital technologies to scientific problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate technical results.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a defined automation, robotics, or systems engineering project under guidance of an AT engineer or scientist.
• Support development, configuration, and testing of laboratory automation systems, robotic platforms, instruments, or related software.
• Assist with experimental execution, system characterization, troubleshooting, and collection of performance data.
• Analyze test or experimental data and summarize findings to support engineering decisions.
• Develop or modify scripts, workflows, automation methods, or simple software tools where appropriate.
• Support preparation of test plans, technical documentation, diagrams, work instructions, and project summaries.
• Participate in prototype development and evaluate improvements to system reliability, throughput, usability, or scalability.
• Work with scientists, engineers, automation specialists, and other Technical Development partners to understand user needs.
• Apply good engineering and documentation practices, including version control and structured testing.
• Present project progress and findings to the Applied Technologies team at the end of the co-op.

Skills

Programming

Robotics

Laboratory automation

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in engineering/CS/bioengineering/robotics/automation/life sciences

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C#

JavaScript

CAD

Git/version control

Data visualization

Job description

Moderna’s Applied Technologies team in Norwood, MA is seeking a winter/spring co-op from January 18, 2027 to June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to design, develop, test, and implement automation solutions used across CMC Development. You will gain hands-on experience with laboratory automation, robotics, software, data, and systems engineering while contributing to a defined technical project with