Intern - Forge Biologics
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Internship Overview

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Forge Biologics Ignite Internship Program! Our internship application period for technical departments (Process Development, Analytical Development, AAV Bioprocessing Manufacturing, and Quality Management) will open in September 2023 in alignment with fall campus recruiting. All other departments hosting interns will begin the application process in January 2024 in alignment with spring campus recruiting. All internship positions will be posted on our company careers page and university career platforms (Example: Handshake). We can’t wait to meet you on campus soon! 

  • The internship period typically lasts 10-12 weeks
  • Opportunities are available in technical, corporate, and operational functions.
  • Interns gain valuable knowledge within their roles and grow professionally through:
    • Networking events
    • Biweekly professional development sessions
    • Team building activities
    • Mentorship

We are

A gene therapy development engine, enabling access to life changing 
discoveries by bringing them from concept to reality.

A Biotech company

In the manufacturing epicenter of the US.

Manufacturer

producing gene the therapies for partners and clients

Innovators

Developing our own pipeline.

Department

Degree Level

Majors

AAV Bioprocessing Manufacturing

Optimize biological processes in clean room environment, learn AAV Bioprocessing GMPs from experts in BioTech industry, utilize automation and identify areas to improve efficiencies

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Molecular biology

Process Development

Perform laboratory techniques (vector purification and/or cell culture) in support of production of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV] vectors.

Department

Undergraduate
Masters

Majors

Biomedical Engineering
Biological Engineering
Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Molecular biology

Analytical Development and Blaze Rapid Analytics

Work with the in-house analytical assay development team to support cGMP readiness to test products at end of production.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chemical Engineering
Molecular biology

Quality Engineering & Validation

Ensure quality engineering and validation through system qualification, process improvement, and program management. Gain hands-on experience in the gene therapy manufacturing process through qualification of GMP systems, such as chromatography systems and bioreactors [up to 5000 L).

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Engineering
Life Sciences

Regulatory Affairs

Ensure the highest standards in product development and manufacturing in the Biolech industry, learn from experts in the field, and support regulatory processes

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Engineering
Life Sciences

Product Development

Perform research and analytical work in the area of product development. This position prefers a molecular biology background and experience performing literature searches for genetics and rare diseases.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Molecular Biology

Clinical

Research to support webinars, manuscripts, future clinical-stage programs with our clinical team. This position requires a pre-medical background and Pittsburgh, PA location.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Biomedical Sciences
Pre-Med

Patient Advocacy

Advocate for rare disease support through educational materials, social media support, legislative lobbying initiatives, and patient care.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Genetics
Communications
Non+Profit
Psychology

Compliance

Educate and train on policies and procedures, uphold compliance for the Forge community and clients, and utilize data to strengthen the effectiveness of compliance strategies.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Pre-Law
Political Science
Technical Writing (English)
Communications

Information Systems

Audit information systems and security, manage account access and databases, collaborate with all departments on information security trainings.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Information Systems
Information Security

Facilities, Engineering, and EHSS

Support processes and manage databases that focus on integral engineering components of our operations, including sustainability initiatives.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Engineering
Environmental Science
Operations

Finance and Operations

Support the finance and accounting function of Forge and work on revenue cycle work processes and outcomes.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Accounting
Business
Finance

Marketing

Elevate Forge’s brand through events, marketing materials, and Public Relations outreach in our communities.

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Communications
Marketing
Public Relations

Creative Services

Tell the story of Forge through film and photography production, editing, and creative strategy

Department

Undergraduate

Majors

Communications Film
Graphic Design
Photography

Client Development

Increase Forge’s brand awareness through business strategy and find new leads while working on the Client Development team

Department

Undergraduate
Masters

Majors

Business
Life Sciences
Marketing /Sales

Human Resources

Support the management of the employee life cycle (i-e., recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training employees), employee experience and benefits. Contribute to multiple projects including talent acquisition, program management, and training.

Department

Undergraduate
Masters

Majors

Business
Human Resources Psychology

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