summer internship

Forge Biologics Summer Internship Program

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Forge Biologics is seeking CBC students to join their summer 2023 Ignite Internship Program. The Analytical Development Internship and Process Development Internship may be of particular interest to our students. A full list of internships is available here.

Applicants should be current juniors enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent.

CBC has been informed that interns will be paid up to $23/hour and that subsidized housing is available for those outside of Columbus. Interns will work 40hrs/week for 12 weeks. Graduate students (masters/PhD) are welcome to apply as well.

A video from last year’s interns is available here.

The point of contact for internship questions is Forge’s dedicated College Recruiting Manager, Lauren Kume (lkume@forgebiologics.com).

Wexner Medical Buckeye Diversity Internship Program

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The 2023 recruiting cycle for the Buckeye Diversity Summer Internship Program is now open. This will allow students to gain experience at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center. Five undergraduate students will have the chance to work with executive directors from across Wexner Medical Center on high-level projects and participate in weekly professional and personal development.

Project focus areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Hospital Administration and Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Ambulatory Services
  • Mental and Behavioral Health

Students will also have shadowing and tour opportunities.

This program is seeking 5 rising college seniors of diverse backgrounds to participate in the program from June 5th to August 11th. 

Applications are due December 30, 2022. 

DAAD Rise Germany Internships

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The OSU Undergraduate Fellowship Office would like to help CBC students with the DAAD-RISE program.

RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) Germany offers an incredible opportunity for sophomores and juniors to participate in a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions.

What is the DAAD-RISE program?

Students are matched with a German host university or institute according to their area of interest (chemistry, biology, etc). DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses. Host universities, universities of applied sciences (UAS), and institutes provide housing assistance. UAS will also match students with Ph.D. student mentors or researchers. Knowledge of German language is NOT REQUIRED. The working language will be English.

Who is eligible?

Undergraduate students who:

  • are currently enrolled in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field)
  • have completed at least 2 years of a undergraduate degree program by the time of the internship placement
  • can prove that they will maintain undergraduate status after the internship has taken place

Because of these eligibility requirements, usually current sophomores and juniors apply.

How can I learn more?

Begin with the DAAD-RISE website. Register in the RISE Germany Internship Database by December 15. Identify your potential interests and reach out to fellowships@osu.edu for help with your application.

Department of Energy 2022 Internship Opportunities

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Applications are being accepted for the Summer 2023 term of an the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program offered by WDTS in the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science.

Through SULI, undergraduate students discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain the experience needed to transition from internship 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 four-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.

On December 5, 2022, from 3:00 – 4:00pm EST, there will be a workshop which highlights the research opportunities and internship experience at the DOE national labs. Register here.

SULI application requirements and guidelines are available here. Applications are due January 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Pfizer 2022 Summer Growth Experience

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The Pfizer Summer Growth Experience Program of 2022 (summer internship) offers summer employment opportunities spanning across all Pfizer businesses at various Pfizer sites in the U.S.

This program is designed to help create a meaningful internship experience for early talent interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry. For summer of 2022, there will be both virtual and in-person roles, and students can select their preference(s) for Pfizer locations. The Growth Experience Program is very competitive but is considered a great opportunity for interns get to work on real, impactful initiatives, while building relationships and learning about Pfizer.

Available job categories include:

  • Clinical Research
  • Digital and IT
  • General Business
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Science/Lab Based
  • Science/R&D

Assignments typically begin in May and last through August, but depend on business needs and your availability.

Applications will be accepted until March 4th.

Summer Internship in CO₂ Reduction

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The Department of Energy is supporting a 10-week internship at startups with SBIR Phase II grants. The purpose is to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups. RenewCO₂ is searching for a candidate to support for the Summer of 2022!

About the company: RenewCO₂ is re-inventing chemical production using CO₂ emissions with a low-cost, high energy-efficiency, and carbon-negative electrochemical process. The company’s eCUT technology converts CO₂ into cost-competitive raw materials for plastics. They enable companies to meet emission reduction targets while producing sustainable materials at a profit.

The summer internship focuses on Research and Development. This position is directed at evaluating the activity of CO₂ electroreduction catalysts and the influence of process conditions on pilot performance. Activities will be performed in person at the company’s laboratory at the Rutgers Busch Campus (Proteomics building) in Piscataway, NJ. Interested individuals should have demonstrated STEM achievement and entrepreneurial interest. Selected candidates will receive a stipend.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of a pilot process
  • Perform electrochemical analysis
  • Perform chemical analysis of products using GC and HPLC
  • Perform mass and energy balance for the process
  • Prepare technical updates for stakeholders
  • Participate in market research

Learn more about the opportunity, what type of candidate the team is looking for, and start your application here: https://www.renewco2.com/careers

Analytical Chemistry Internship in Dayton, OH

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DuPont Electronics & Communications site in Dayton, Ohio is looking for a summer intern to work in the R&D Analytical lab.  This internship will help support R&D activities through the analysis of new products in process development and analytical labs to support the DuPont Electronic Polymers business. There is a possibility of being more involved in the method development and other areas if interested. The site produces a variety of high purity polymers used in semiconductor manufacturing applications.

The selected individual will report to a Ph.D. Investigator and work closely with an M.S. Analytical Chemist.

Applicants should be a full-time student pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry at an accredited 4-year university. A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.

The position could be longer than the time listed depending on interest. This DuPont site has hired interns for full time positions right out of college.

Learn more and apply.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Entrepreneurship Program

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) is sponsoring a new program for the summer of 2021. The OTT Entrepreneurship Program is designed to develop a pool of talented technology commercialization professionals to achieve OTT’s mission to expand the public impact of the department’s research and development (R&D) portfolio while advancing the economic, energy and national security interests of the nation.

Under the mentorship of National Lab technology transfer specialists and OTT staff, selected candidates will participate in research activities that will enhance their education and training in technology commercialization-related fields and increase their future marketability in these disciplines. In addition, participants assigned to policy-related projects will gain deep insight into the federal government’s role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development and commercialization.

Selected candidates will receive a $700 per week stipend. Internships will be for 10 weeks beginning on Monday, June 14, 2021 through Friday, August 20, 2021.

Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, or business with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.

The deadline to apply is May 10, 2021.

Charles River Labs seeking Interns and Full-Time Employees

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May, August, or December 2020 graduates

Charles River Labs (CRL) has a high need to hire full-time, entry-level positions in Ashland, OH. These positions focus on drug discovery/development in pre-clinical laboratory setting. You can view the openings here.

These are full-time positions that require full-time paid training followed by mentorship program. First year new hires receive 15 days of vacation, accrued plus accrued sick time. CRL also offers 401k/health benefits for new hires, which start the first day of the month following a new hire’s start date. The company continues to grow globally as a company so career advancement is an attractive element for new hires.

Current Students in Spring 2021

Charles River Labs (CRL) will be hosting multiple paid internships within various scientific departments for the summer of 2021. Internship will last from May 25, 2021 – August 17, 2021 (can be flexible on start/end date) Departments hosting interns include, but are not limited to: Technical Operations, Animal Care Services, Formulations, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Histology, Necropsy, IT, Human Resources, and more. Interested applicants are invited to apply via this single job posting.

Pfizer’s Summer Student Worker Program 2021

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Pfizer Medicinal Chemistry is looking for talented undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in synthetic organic chemistry to participate in the company’s Summer Student Worker Program (SWP). Research will be conducted at one of Pfizer’s major R&D sites in Groton, Connecticut or La Jolla, California.

Students will have the opportunity to work for 10-12 weeks (typically May to August) directly with a medicinal chemist investigating a novel research project or as part of a larger project team. The internship includes various programs introducing the students to scientists within the Pfizer organization and concludes with a poster session.

These positions are paid, housing and transportation to the Pfizer site are not included but housing is potentially available through local universities which can be reached by bike/car/carshare. More information will be provided during the phone interview.

Applications will be open until March 5, 2021. Students will be interviewed on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply early. You can apply here. Pfizer works with a third-party staffing company, so they suggest that applicants also complete this questionnaire, which will be reviewed by Pfizer internally.