2025 Co-Op Immuno-Oncology
2025 Co-Op Immuno-Oncology
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Job Description
The Role
Oncology Research at Moderna is seeking a talented and motivated coop to join our efforts in developing new mRNAbased for cancer therapy. The Coop will use molecular biology and immunology techniques to characterize Modernas mRNA products their activity and/or relevant biomarkers in vitro and in vivo to support early preclinical research INDenabling studies and/or translational research. The Coop will work on an individual project that is important to Moderna Oncologys mission with support from an experienced mentor who will provide guidance on projects and career.
All applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program.
Heres What Youll Do
- Receive training in lab research techniques and learn how to design execute studies and perform data analysis
- Gain knowledge of preclinical cancer models and toxicology models
- Perform and/or support experiments and assays such as immune cell isolation cell culture ELISA/MSD flow cytometry cellbased functional and reporter assays sample processing and analysis for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies
- Use Modernas mRNA products to demonstrate expression and characterize activity of the immunooncology therapeutic proteins of interest in relevant in vitro and/or in vivo experimental systems
- Maintain an organized work area and electronic lab notebook
- Analyze experimental data and present your work at group and team meetings
Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
- Biology immunology biochemistry bioengineering and related majors are encouraged to apply.
- Previous coop experience a plus
- Technical experience in the following areas is preferred: tissue culture cell transfection protein detection methods (MSD ELISA) assay development and troubleshooting
- Prior experience in flow cytometry a plus
- The candidate should be selfmotivated and possess the desire to drive a project to completion. The coop must be flexible and can work in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication 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
