Clinical Biomarker Laboratories Intern

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Join Moderna’s Clinical Biomarker Laboratories as a summer intern to support clinical assay development and sample testing for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Work with a team of experts to quickly learn technology and techniques.
  • Generate experimental results, perform data analysis, and document findings in formal reports with conclusions and recommendations.
  • Support technology transfer and sample testing at internal Moderna and external CRO sites.
  • Participate in planning, designing, executing, analyzing experiments, and conducting formal risk assessments to establish critical process parameters and control strategies.
  • Review academic literature and establish collaborations with internal research and compliance groups.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings in cross-functional meetings.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or similar fields.
  • Basic knowledge of standard lab procedures such as pipetting.
  • Completed foundational biology courses such as cell biology, biochemistry, or laboratory techniques in biology.
  • Must hold valid US work authorization without need for future sponsorship.
  • Preferred: GPA of 3.5 or equivalent.
  • Preferred technical experience in cell/tissue culture, in vitro transfections, protein/antibody detection methods (e.g., MSD, ELISA, Luminex), assay development, and troubleshooting.
  • Preferred prior co-op or internship experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Desire to contribute to a high-growth, transformational company with values of boldness, relentlessness, curiosity, and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
  • Subsidized commuter benefits.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer time, and discretionary year-end shutdown.
  • Location-specific perks and extras.

How to Apply

Applicants must be available for the full internship duration from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026. Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and hold valid US work authorization. No immigration sponsorship is available.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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