Base Salary
$20 - $60/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop dashboards for mRNA design workflow visibility, operational performance, and system effectiveness.
- Implement codebase improvements and benchmark algorithms supporting mRNA design software and computational workflows.
- Test software releases, troubleshoot issues, and maintain automated tests.
- Audit, validate, clean, and improve data quality across mRNA design systems.
- Create scripts and automation that reduce manual work and improve design operations.
- Maintain technical and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with scientists, software engineers, and users to improve tools and workflows.
- Explore applications of Generative AI and emerging digital capabilities in scientific and operational workflows.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer science, software engineering, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent academic achievement.
- Programming experience in Python and familiarity with software testing and version control.
- Strong problem-solving, written communication, verbal communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team.
- Commitment to quality and compliance with established procedures.
- Preferred experience includes software tooling, automation, bioinformatics engineering, Python-based data cleaning or analysis, HPC environments, automated testing, debugging, shared code projects, reusable scripts, and technical documentation.
Benefits
- Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
- Location-specific perks and extras.
- Co-op duration is January 19, 2027 through June 25, 2027.
- The role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a 70/30 in-office work model.
About Moderna
Moderna is a pioneer and leader in the field of mRNA medicine. Through the advancement of its technology platform, Moderna is reimagining how medicines are made to transform how we treat and prevent diseases. Since its founding, Moderna's mRNA platform has enabled the development of vaccines and therapeutics across infectious diseases, cancer, rare diseases and more. With a global team and a unique culture, driven by the company's values and mindsets, Moderna's mission is to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. For more information about Moderna, please visit modernatx.com and connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This Moderna page is not the appropriate place to report adverse events (side-effects) for any products. If you are or someone you know is experiencing a side effect, please reach out to your healthcare professional. Moderna is continuously monitoring the safety of its products. We encourage you to report any side effects directly to us at 1‑866‑MODERNA (1‑866‑663‑3762). Please be cautious of fraudulent recruitment offers claiming to be from Moderna. Recruitment scams of this sort may originate from fake websites, social media accounts, or unsolicited communications and may ask you for personal information or request you pay them or someone else. Moderna will never ask you for payment, banking information, or anything of this sort at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are unsure about a communication, do not provide personal information and report the activity to recruitmentfraud@modernatx.com. You may also report suspected fraud to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).