Bioanalytics Co-op: Nucleic Acids & qPCR

Moderna; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium meditation access

Subsidized commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna is offering a full-time Co-op in Cambridge, MA from January 18 to June 25, 2027. You will join the Bioanalytical group to support assay development, execution, and data interpretation for mRNA/siRNA quantification, spanning wet-lab work, data analysis, documentation, and cross-functional communication.

The role provides hands-on experience in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment with exposure to ongoing laboratory and operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in a wet lab environment.
• Familiarity with core molecular techniques such as pipetting, clean hood/biosafety cabinet 2, qPCR, and QC instrumentation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and meticulous record-keeping.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nucleic acid extraction and quantification from a variety of biological matrices.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including Maxwell, TapeStation/Bioanalyzer, QS7, epMotion, liquid handler and other QC platforms.
• Execute workflows for mRNA/siRNA extraction, purification, and quality assessment.
• Explore and implement new strategies for RT‑qPCR method development to enhance sensitivity, accuracy, and reproducibility.
• Draft and update SOPs to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Summarize experimental results, generate figures/tables, and present progress to cross‑functional teams.
• Adhere to biosafety practices, good documentation standards, and data governance policies.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Pipetting

qPCR basics

Data interpretation

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate program in Molecular Biology/Genomics/Bioengineering/Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

Maxwell

TapeStation

Bioanalyzer

epMotion

QS7

Job description

Moderna is offering a full-time Co-op in Cambridge, MA from January 18 to June 25, 2027. You will join the Bioanalytical group to support assay development, execution, and data interpretation for mRNA/siRNA quantification, spanning wet-lab work, data analysis, documentation, and cross-functional communication.

The role provides hands-on experience in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment with exposure to ongoing laboratory and operational initiatives.