2026 Co-Op, Infectious Disease Research
About The Position
The Preclinical Immunology Co-op will support a wide range of IDR vaccine programs by running multiple serological assays. The co-op will receive hands-on training and experience in single-plex ELISAs, competition ELISAs, antibody depletion as well as multiplex binding assays such as Luminex. These highly relevant techniques will then be used to support several IDR vaccines (Covid, Flu, Respiratory combo vaccines) and antibody discovery programs to generate antibody binding data probing serum or cell culture samples. Further, the co-op would perform data analysis of generated data, gain data presentation skills and be immersed in ongoing vaccine candidate research. This position will run from July 13th-December 11th, 2026. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology.
- Basic knowledge of basic lab procedures (such as pipetting) required
- Completed foundational biology courses such as cell biology, biochemistry or laboratory techniques in biology
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
- This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
Nice To Haves
- Technical experience in any of the following areas desired: cell/tissue culture, transfections, protein detection methods (e.g., MSD, ELISA, Luminex), molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA/RNA extractions), assay development and troubleshooting.
- Prior co-op or internship experience is preferred but not required
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Responsibilities
- Gaining proficiency in multiple relevant serological techniques
- Generation of high-quality data
- Data analysis skills using data analysis software like MS Excel and GraphPad Prism
- Regularly present data in team meetings to improve data presentation abilities
- Learn to interpret complex datasets, which are critical skills in research
- Gain an understanding of the pre-clinical vaccine development process
- Read relevant literature in the field of vaccinology, immunology as well as infectious diseases
Benefits
- Paid time off, including: • Vacation, sick time, and observed Company-wide holidays
- Free premium access to mindfulness classes
- Free parking, subsidized parking, or subsidized commuter passes, depending on location.
- Location-specific perks and extras!
- Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Location-specific perks and extras
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
