2025 Co-Op, Operational Excellence
- Employer
- Moderna, Inc.
- Location
- Norwood, MA
- Start date
- Nov 7, 2024
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Biomedical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing & Production, Operations, Supply Chain
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Genetown, Best Places to Work
Job Details
The Role
This is a co-op opportunity in Norwood, MA from January 21, 2025 June 20, 2025. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the co-op. Start date will be January 21, 2025.
The Operational Excellence (OpEx) team within CMC Supply chain is looking for top talent to drive continuous improvement to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. As part of this team, you will be instrumental in driving process improvements across our supply chain operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality and service levels. You will gain exposure to value stream mapping and analysis, DMAIC problem solving and lean tools, and leveraging data for decision-making, aligned with our commitment to operational excellence and a culture of financial discipline.
Heres What Youll Do
Support the implementation of OpEx initiatives within our supply chain and product value streams.
Conduct value stream mapping and analysis to grasp the current state and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in or lead workshops or kaizens to deliver rapid improvement in key process areas
Lead continuous improvement project(s), focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, lead time reduction, quality improvements, and process standardization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to drive data-driven process improvements.
Participate in root cause analyses to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
Support change management and the deployment of new tools and processes in the supply chain.
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for project status and findings, and present results to key stakeholders. Work with a team of highly skilled experts to come up to speed quickly on technology and techniques.
Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
Basic proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools for managing and interpreting data.
Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
GPA of 3.5 on a 4 scale or equivalent
Basic knowledge or experience in lean six sigma, process improvement, DMAIC problem solving, or supply chain optimization.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as the ability to contribute to high performing teams.
Ability to gather and combine data from different sources to draw meaningful insights and support decision-making.
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.
Moderna is pleased to provide you with an innovative suite of benefits, including:
- Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes
- Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
- Generous paid time off, including:
Vacation, sick time and holidays
Volunteer time to participate within your community
Discretionary year-end shutdown - Location-specific perks and extras!
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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.
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.
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.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. Were focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to 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 the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
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Company
Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. Moderna’s platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, providing the Company the capability to pursue in parallel a robust pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases, independently and with strategic collaborators.
mRNA is now a turning point in the history of science, medicine, technology, even humankind itself. With this breakthrough discovery, many of the world’s biggest and most challenging medical problems are no longer a question of “how?” but merely a question of “when?”
Come with us as we pursue the uncharted reaches of possibility and make your mark on the future of medicine.
Stock Symbol:
MRNA
Stock Exchange:
USNASDAQ GS
- Website
- https://modernatx.com/
- Phone
- 617-714-6500
- Location
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200 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA
US
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