Immunoassay Co-op: MSD LBAs & Biomarker Lab

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

Job summary

Moderna seeks a co-op in Norwood, MA to support the Clinical Biomarker Laboratory Immunoassay group during the 2027 program. You will work with scientists to gain hands-on experience in immunoassay development and biomarker testing for clinical programs across infectious disease, oncology, and autoimmune disease.

The role provides exposure to MSD singleplex and multiplex formats, with possible virus neutralization or HAI assays, under guidance in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Foundational laboratory experience from coursework, research, or internship/co-op activities.
• Basic understanding of biology, immunology, biochemistry, or analytical lab principles.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain records, and work safely in a lab.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply core immunoassay lab techniques with experienced CBL scientists.
• Complete required training and follow safety, quality, and compliance rules.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, standards, controls, and samples for experiments.
• Support ligand‑binding assay development and MSD‑based immunoassays.
• Assist with data collection, basic analysis, and organization of results.
• Maintain accurate lab records and learn GDP and data integrity expectations.
• Support inventory, equipment readiness, and general lab organization.
• Contribute to special projects or assay automation as assigned.
• Summarize findings and participate in team project updates.

Skills

Lab experience (academic)

Biology/Immunology

Procedure following

GDP basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biology/Immunology

Tools

MSD immunoassays

ELISA familiarity

Laboratory software

MS Office

Job description

Moderna seeks a co-op in Norwood, MA to support the Clinical Biomarker Laboratory Immunoassay group during the 2027 program. You will work with scientists to gain hands-on experience in immunoassay development and biomarker testing for clinical programs across infectious disease, oncology, and autoimmune disease.

The role provides exposure to MSD singleplex and multiplex formats, with possible virus neutralization or HAI assays, under guidance in a regulated lab environment.