Co-op, Business Operations & Operational Excellence (AI)

Location: 100% onsite at hirify.global’s site in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States. The co-op runs from January 18, 2027 through June 25, 2027, and applicants must be available for the entire term. Remote work is not available.

Salary: $20.00–$60.00.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA technology and medicines through a biotechnology platform focused on transforming how medicines are created and delivered.

What you will do

• Analyze operational performance data and support manufacturing, supply chain, and network strategy initiatives.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, automated reports, and decision-support tools for productivity and risk management.
• Support operational, resource, workforce, and operating-model planning through scenario analysis and productivity insights.
• Develop predictive analytics, optimization models, scalable data products, and AI- or Generative AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead or support Lean and continuous-improvement projects using DMAIC, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, workshops, and kaizens.
• Measure project impact and collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, FEVA, MSAT, Digital, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations management, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, data science, computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to structure ambiguous operational problems.
• Basic proficiency with Excel or comparable data-analysis tools.
• Existing U.S. work authorization is required, and the status must be maintained without future sponsorship.
• Only U.S. persons eligible under U.S. export-control requirements may access the relevant technology or data.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Knowledge or experience with Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, or supply chain optimization.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, predictive analytics, optimization, workflow automation, or AI and Generative AI.
• Experience combining data sources, communicating complex analyses, and working in cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work supports direct collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on participation in site-based operations.
• Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and location-specific perks.
• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
• Smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.