2026 Co-op, Infectious Disease Research

Moderna

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Base: $20.00 - $60.00; bonus/equity: eligible for ...
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Serological assays
Data analysis
Data presentation skills
** Moderna is seeking a Preclinical Immunology Co-op to assist in various infectious disease research vaccine programs, where the candidate will gain hands-on experience with serological assays and data analysis. This position requires candidates to be enrolled in relevant undergraduate programs and is stationed on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from July to December 2026. **

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • The deliverables include gaining proficiency in multiple relevant serological techniques, the generation of high-quality data, as well as data analysis skills using data analysis software like MS Excel and GraphPad Prism.
  • The co-op will further regularly present data in team meetings to improve data presentation abilities and will learn to interpret complex datasets, which are critical skills in research.

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** Moderna is seeking a Preclinical Immunology Co-op to assist in various infectious disease research vaccine programs, where the candidate will gain hands-on experience with serological assays and data analysis. This position requires candidates to be enrolled in relevant undergraduate programs and is stationed on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from July to December 2026. **

Salary

Base: $20.00 - $60.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award; Benefits: Paid time off, mindfulness classes, subsidized commuter benefits, location-specific perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • serological assays
  • data analysis
  • data presentation skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • GraphPad Prism

Nice-to-have

  • vaccinology literature review
  • immunology literature review
  • infectious diseases literature review
  • cell/tissue culture
  • protein detection methods

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree
  • Foundational biology courses completed
  • Basic lab procedures knowledge
  • Work authorization in US
  • No future sponsorship needed

Work Rights

Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

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