2025 Co-Op – Immuno-Oncology
| Company | Moderna |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioengineering, and related majors are encouraged to apply.
- Previous co-op 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 self-motivated and possess the desire to drive a project to completion. The co-op must be flexible and can work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- 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, cell-based functional and reporter assays, sample processing and analysis for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies
- Use Moderna’s mRNA products to demonstrate expression and characterize activity of the immuno-oncology 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
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 high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.