2025 Co-Op Research Automation
2025 Co-Op Research Automation
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Job Description
The Role
Modernas Research Automation department is seeking a talented and motivated Coop to join our team in supporting various biological assays that support Research and Early Development. The Coop will support the Research Automation team through automated in vitro screening efforts using liquid handlers and will gain practical experience in a dynamic research environment. The role involves assisting in the preparation and analysis of various laboratory experiments supporting the research team in achieving project milestones. Mentoring opportunities to enhance critical thinking attention to detail and training on Hamilton liquid handler automation will be provided to accomplish daytoday activities. Applicants should be great team members excellent communicators with solid organizational skills. Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and adaptable with a strong work ethic.
Heres What Youll Do.
Help develop optimize and validate automated in vitro assays and tissue processing to evaluate various mRNA constructs using different types of automation equipment.
Perform protein and RNA extraction experiments from animal tissue samples.
Independently set up and conduct laboratory experiments using automated liquid handlers.
Collect analyze interpret and present data at group meetings.
Prepare samples reagents and materials required for daily testing of samples.
Comply with all safety and procedural guidelines within the lab.
Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)
Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program with a focus on Biology Biochemistry Immunology Cell Biology Molecular Biology or another related scientific field.
Fundamental knowledge and experience with wet lab techniques such as tissue processing protein/RNA extraction and quantification preferred.
Candidate will embrace our core values.You will be curious in exploring new options for assay development and data presentation bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. You will work collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless in pursuing successful outcomes.
Prior laboratory experience is preferred.
Strong fundamental scientific skills for the evaluation of experimental data.
Legal authorization to work in the US.
Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Prior experience with wet lab techniques such as working with animal tissues protein and RNA extraction from animal tissues and quantification assays preferred.
Detailoriented with strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A desire to make an impact as part of a highgrowth transformational company that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative.
At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global wellbeing resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.
- Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Generous paid time off including:
Vacation sick time and holidays
Volunteer time to participate within your community
Discretionary yearend shutdown - Locationspecific perks and extras!
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a worldclass team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission values and mindsets every day our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company we have always believed an inperson culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of inoffice collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70 inoffice structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit modernatx/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smokefree alcoholfree and drugfree work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.
Moderna is an EVerify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at . (EEO Employer)
Employment Type
Full-Time
