mRNA Design Ops Engineer Co‑op

Moderna; Cambridge (MA); On-site; 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

Location-specific perks and extras

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a mRNA Design Operations Co-op in Cambridge, MA, running Jan 19, 2027 through Jun 25, 2027. You will develop dashboards, improve workflows, and assist with automation while collaborating with scientists and software engineers.

This role offers hands-on experience in software operations and exposure to Generative AI tools. Applicants must be enrolled in a CS/SE/related program with strong Python and testing skills and must have US work authorization without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's in CS, software engineering, or related field.
• GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Proficient in Python; familiarity with testing and version control.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards to improve visibility into mRNA design workflows.
• Improve codebase performance and benchmark algorithms.
• Support testing of software releases and automate tests.
• Audit data quality across mRNA design systems.
• Develop scripts to automate routine processes.
• Update documentation for workflows and tools.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to gather feedback.
• Explore Generative AI applications to improve workflows.

Skills

Python

Testing

Version control

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

CS degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Moderna is seeking a mRNA Design Operations Co-op in Cambridge, MA, running Jan 19, 2027 through Jun 25, 2027. You will develop dashboards, improve workflows, and assist with automation while collaborating with scientists and software engineers.

This role offers hands-on experience in software operations and exposure to Generative AI tools. Applicants must be enrolled in a CS/SE/related program with strong Python and testing skills and must have US work authorization without sponsorship.