- Explore the impact of various compositional and formulation parameters to design novel LNPs to target a particular tissue/organ of interest
- Carry out existing protocols and prototype novel experimental strategies focused on structural and kinetic characterization of vaccine drug product candidates
- Relate experimental results to a broader range of biophysical and analytical techniques, such as HPLC, DLS, capillary electrophoresis, DSC, NMR and X-ray scattering.
- Develop new software and utilize existing code for data reduction and visualization.
- Query the literature for process/analytical tools and adapt new protocols into practice
- Maintain an accurate and detailed record of experiments in an electronic notebook
- Communicate (both orally and written) research findings and actively participate at group and project team meetings
- Currently enrolled in a full-time PhD program
- Experience (>6 mo) in structural biology tools such as solution or solid-state NMR
- Background in chemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, or related field.
- Experience working in a lab; knowledge of general chemical safety protocols.
- Previous intern/ co-op experience preferred
- Experience with coding (esp. Python) preferred
- Instrument/analytical experience preferred
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- 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
2024 co-op, delivery science - Cambridge, MA, United States - Moderna Theraputics
Description
The Role:
Moderna is seeking a highly motivated co-op student to join our Delivery Science team in Cambridge, MA.
To support drug product candidate nominations, Delivery Science applies novel and existing approaches to identify optimal experimental parameters for formulation design and performs extensive characterizations of vaccines and medicines in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment.
The focus of this role is integrating formulation design with advanced biophysical measurements. The researcher will have the opportunity to prototype formulations and study what has been made to develop activity relationships.The co-op will run from July 15th- December 13th, 2024. All applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program, 40 hrs/week, and on-site.
Here's What You'll Do:
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
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.
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 to learn more about our current opportunities.
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
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