The Role
This is a full-time summer internship based in Norwood, MA from January 18, 2027 – June 25, 2027. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program.
The CBL Compliance Intern will support laboratory compliance within Moderna's GCLP internal laboratory at the Norwood CBL site. This role offers meaningful, practical experience in a regulated laboratory environment, with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing laboratory and compliance initiatives.
Here's What You'll Do
- Support laboratory compliance activities within the CBL in alignment with GCLP guidelines, applicable procedures, and quality requirements.
- Assist with review and organization of laboratory governance documents, SOPs, forms, worksheets, and compliance records to support document accuracy, traceability, and readiness for use.
- Support training compliance activities, including review and organization of training records and follow-up of documentation to help maintain complete and current records.
- Gain exposure to Quality Event and issue management processes by assisting with documentation, tracking, data gathering, and follow-up activities under the guidance of the Compliance team.
- Support audit and inspection readiness activities, including document preparation, request tracking, record organization, and other logistical support for internal or external assessments.
- Assist with review of laboratory documentation for good documentation practices and ALCOA+ principles, including attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring, and available records.
- Collaborate with laboratory scientists, study teams, Compliance, and other cross-functional partners to support day-to-day compliance activities and project deliverables.
- Contribute to special projects that strengthen laboratory quality systems and provide broad exposure to compliance within a regulated clinical laboratory environment.
Here's What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a STEM field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline).
- Foundational laboratory, compliance quality skills applicable to analytical testing
- At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent academic achievement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skill.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
- Interest in working within a regulated laboratory environment.
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Our Working Model
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office 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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our co-op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at 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, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $60.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
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 world-class 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.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We're 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
