Protein Design & Structural Biology Co-op

Moderna Therapeutics; Cambridge (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 Therapeutics in Norwood, MA offers a full-time co-op from January 18, 2027 to June 25, 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to X-ray crystallography, protein structure modeling, and robotics while supporting Infectious Disease programs in a regulated biopharma environment.

You’ll learn from experienced scientists, prepare samples, design experiments, and maintain rigorous documentation. The program emphasizes in-person collaboration and safety as part of Moderna’s 70/30 in-office

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in a STEM field.
• Foundational laboratory skills applicable to research.
• GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply core X-Ray crystallography laboratory techniques with senior scientists.
• Prepare proteins, solutions, and screens required for routine X-ray crystallography experiments.
• Design experiments and operate laboratory robotics to perform screening and optimization experiments.
• Learn to model and refine 3D protein structures with crystallographic software.
• Maintain good research documentation practices and present data to the team.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and follow all site safety and compliance requirements.
• Complete all required training assignments in a timely manner.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM

Tools

X-ray crystallography

Crystallographic software

Laboratory robotics

Protein structure modeling

Job description

Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, MA offers a full-time co-op from January 18, 2027 to June 25, 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to X-ray crystallography, protein structure modeling, and robotics while supporting Infectious Disease programs in a regulated biopharma environment.

You’ll learn from experienced scientists, prepare samples, design experiments, and maintain rigorous documentation. The program emphasizes in-person collaboration and safety as part of Moderna’s 70/30 in-office