Role Summary
The Global Supply Chain Organization seeks a Summer Co-Op in Logistics Engineering to support the development, monitoring, governance, and continuous improvement of cold chain requirements across Moderna’s global network. The role offers hands-on experience in project management, vendor coordination, and process improvement to support pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial programs while ensuring compliance with industry best practices, regulatory guidance, and internal quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Follow all relevant GxP regulations, guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance.
- Execute tasks as defined in internal guiding documents, including SOPs and work instructions.
- Apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity requirements to maintain accurate and compliant records for audits and inspections.
- Complete assigned training in line with required learning plans and requalification cadences.
- Analyze logistics systems and design improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supply chain performance.
- Identify process bottlenecks and propose practical, sustainable solutions.
- Collect and analyze logistics and transportation data to support ongoing projects.
- Participate in logistics projects from initiation through implementation, including collaborations with 3PLs and carriers.
- Evaluate and recommend technology and digital solutions (automation, analytics, temperature monitoring tools) to strengthen supply chain operations.
- Ensure logistics solutions and innovations comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
- Prepare reports and presentations highlighting findings, recommendations, and impacts of implemented solutions related to Quality Management Systems and cold chain requirements.
- Support shipping validation activities, including OQ/PQ for active and passive shippers.
- Assist in developing training materials and supporting knowledge transfer for new shipper solutions or process rollouts.
Qualifications
- Current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or master's program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in scientific and engineering principles, with preference for knowledge in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply GxP regulations (GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP, or others as applicable).
- Strong communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate data and identify process improvements.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and global team settings.
- Work authorization in the US without the need for future sponsorship.
- Site-based role requiring in-person presence at Moderna’s site; not eligible for remote work.
Skills
- Analytical thinking and data analysis
- Technical writing and presentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and process improvement
- Experience with logistics, supply chain, or cold chain concepts is a plus
Education
- Coursework or degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management (or related fields)
Additional Requirements
- Must be available for the entire duration of the co-op (January 20, 2026 – June 26, 2025).
- Start date remains January 20, 2026.