Internships

BATTERI Internship Program

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Do you want a career that helps to address climate change? Are you ready to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment in a cutting-edge facility and work with global Electric Vehicle (EV) leaders like Honda and Schaeffler? The BATTERI Internship Program at The Ohio State University is your opportunity to make a real impact in the clean technology and advanced manufacturing industries.

BATTERI (Bridging Academic Training Through Experiential Research and Innovation) is a paid, 10-week summer program designed to prepare diverse STEM undergraduate students for careers in advanced battery manufacturing. It is located in the newly renovated Battery Cell R&D Center within Ohio State’s Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR). Through a blend of innovative learning practices and real-world experiences, BATTERI is your gateway to the future of clean energy and sustainable technology.

What you’ll do:

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experts in chemistry, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering.
  • Collaborative Problem Solving: Engage in Project-Based Learning to address real-world challenges in the electric vehicle market.
  • Innovative Thinking: Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset to identify and act on the commercial potential of your ideas and research.
  • Hands-On Experience: Operate state-of-the-art equipment in a cutting-edge facility used in battery manufacturing and clean technology development.
  • Expand Your Network: Receive mentorship from industry leaders, academics, and entrepreneurs while participating in exclusive networking activities.
  • Explore New Horizons: Learn about the intersections of advanced manufacturing with fields like materials science, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

Questions? Contact Joanna Gardner, BATTERI Project Manager.

Applications are due February 21, 2025.

Genentech 2025 Summer Internship (Proteomic and Genomic Technologies)

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The Genentech Proteomic & Genomic Technologies Department is seeking a highly motivated summer intern to support projects within the immunopeptidome and surface proteomics group. The group develops and uses mass spectrometry based methods to investigate peptide and protein changes and we are also investigating novel protein non mass spectrometry based sequencing technologies.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. It is an intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week), paid internship.

In this hands-on role, the candidate will participate in an investigative project that explores novel protein sequencing approaches and its potential application to the drug discovery pipeline at Genentech.

The program start dates are in May/June 2025. A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Analytical Chemistry, or Biotechnology meet the education parameters for this role.

More details and the application are available here.

AstraZeneca Summer 2025 Internships

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AstraZeneca is hiring for two summer 2025 internships that may be of interest to CBC students. Both roles are full-time, 12-week contracts (May 19–August 8, 2025) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Analytical Science Summer Internship

This role has two separate headcount for the descriptions listed below:

  • Develop platform free drug and DAR methods
  • Mis-pair method for muti-specfic antibodies

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Current sophomores and juniors (expected graduation date after August 2025) majoring in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Analytical Science Intern details and application. Application will close December 9, 2024.

Biologics Engineering Summer Internship

Openings for 10 different projects including:

  • Cell Therapeutics and Engineering
  • Assay, Profiling and Pharmacology
  • Core TA – nnAA technologies
  • Protein Analytics and Developability
  • Protein Engineering & Novel Modalities
  • Protein Sciences – Critical Reagents

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Undergraduate junior, masters, or PhD level students majoring in BioEngineering, Biology, BioChemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Biologics Engineering Intern details and application.

Summer 2025 Research/Internships at Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

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Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a variety of summer research and internship opportunities. These programs are mainly for undergraduate students. All programs are NIH-funded; applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents and have a GPA of at least 2.85. Students from diverse backgrounds groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.

Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
EICS Webpage
EICS 2025 Flyer

The EICS program focuses on research training in the cardiovascular sciences with medical school faculty. The curriculum includes biomedical laboratory research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
ENGAGED Webpage
ENGAGED 2025 Flyer

The ENGAGED program aims to increase diversity in aging-related research. The curriculum includes biomedical research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) Internship

Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
TRAC Webpage
TRAC 2025 Flyer

TRAC is an exciting opportunity to engage in an innovative program that offers a unique child health and development research experience focused on a topic that matters to you.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Forge Biologics Summer Internships

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Forge Biologics is seeking CBC students to join their summer 2025 Ignite Internship Program. Applications open now are:

Applicants should be current juniors enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent. Current sophomores may apply for the AAV Bioprocessing Manufacturing position.

Check out this video featuring the program’s 2024 interns:

The Ignite Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful experiences in a professional environment while giving interns the experience to network with Senior Leadership and peers through a variety of activities and events. Interns will work on real business issues/projects and learn from industry leaders.

Interns will work onsite at Forge Biologics offices in Grove City, OH (~15 minutes from Ohio State Columbus campus).

Tech & Analytics Career Fair

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom

The Tech & Analytics Career Fair (formerly known as the Quantitative & Data Career Expo) is the premier Ohio State event for students seeking opportunities in the technology, data, economics, and analytics sectors. It provides an opportunity for students to network with employers and learn about internship and career opportunities. Over 50 companies are expected to attend this event, so if you are interested in these fields, you do not want to miss it!

Attending industry partners will be primarily interested in students with data, technology, economics, and analytical skill sets.

Advanced research via Handshake is recommended to determine if a particular employer of interest will be in attendance and a good fit for your career advancement. You can also make an appointment via Handshake with a Career Coach to get assistance on your resume, interviewing skills, and/or job searches. Remember to bring your resume! Suggested dress code is business or business casual.

Attending employers seek to fill full-time, entry-level positions, as well as summer internships.

Current students must present a valid BuckID to enter the fair on the day of the event. Recent graduates do not need to bring a BuckID.

Student Opportunities at Air Force Research Laboratory

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Contacts at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has provided CBC with a flyer describing opportunities for undergraduates (and recent undergraduates) to get funding to work at or with AFRL. The flyer is linked here: AFRL Opportunities

The programs vary substantially: some are almost entirely managed externally, and some allow AFRL researchers to advocate heavily for specific collaborations. Each program has various requirements which are described in in detail with the links.

DOE Office of Science: Autumn 2024 Internships

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Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2024 term of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). The application deadline is Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. 

Two workshops are planned to provide strategies for submitting a compliant application and to learn about the internship experience from the voices of SULI alumni.

Through SULI, undergraduate students and recent graduates discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain the experience needed to transition from intern to employment. Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists and engineers, assisting them on research or technology projects that support the DOE mission.

SULI is open to full-time students attending 4-year institutions and community colleges or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s degree. The program is stipend-based and offered three times annually in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Meet & Greet Event: Internships and Employment for Students

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Ohio State Battelle Center invites you to register and join them on Wednesday, February 28th, at 5:00 for an Exclusive Meet & Greet with DCS Corp.

DCS Corp provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other customers focused on national security. As employee owners, they recognize that hiring and retaining the best talent is crucial to their mission. Their focus on personal growth and continual improvement is consistent with their corporate goals of professional and business excellence.

Registering for this event will guarantee you dinner and a spot to meet with employees of DCS to learn more about the company, the culture, and the opportunities you can take advantage of this year! DCS Corp is specifically looking for students from science and engineering backgrounds to hire for internships and employment post-graduation.

Career Accelerator Fund

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The Career Accelerator Fund (CAF) provides financial support for College of Arts and Sciences students participating in unpaid, minimally paid, or underpaid internships, undergraduate research, or experiential learning opportunities. You can learn more on the CAF website.

The application deadline for Summer 2024 opportunities is March 2, 2024. The application is found on Scholarship Universe. This is a university-wide platform and resource designed to aid in the search for available funding, awards, and scholarships.