Biobanking Co-op: Sample Lifecycle & Lab Automation

Moderna Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free premium access to meditation and

Subsidized commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA seeks an intern co-op in Biobank Operations for Jan 18, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027. You will assist with biospecimen receipt, storage, and distribution under SOPs to ensure sample integrity and traceability.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with LabVantage LIMS, automation workflows, and regulated lab environments while contributing to long-term biospecimen programs and study close-out activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Coursework or laboratory experience in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline
• Basic laboratory skills such as pipetting and sample handling.

Responsibilities

• Support biospecimen receipt, documentation, storage, retrieval, and distribution in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements.
• Utilize LabVantage LIMS to support sample tracking, chain of custody, and lifecycle traceability.
• Support automation and robotics workflows used for sample reformatting, storage, and retrieval.
• Handle biospecimens across required temperature conditions while following SOPs and chain-of-custody practices.
• Support study close-out, sample reconciliation, and storage optimization activities for long-term storage and efficiency.
• Identify and escalate sample, labeling, inventory, or documentation discrepancies to Biobank team members.
• Prepare and deliver project updates or presentations to Biobank and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Pipetting

Sample handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

Job description

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA seeks an intern co-op in Biobank Operations for Jan 18, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027. You will assist with biospecimen receipt, storage, and distribution under SOPs to ensure sample integrity and traceability.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with LabVantage LIMS, automation workflows, and regulated lab environments while contributing to long-term biospecimen programs and study close-out activities.