Intern, CMC Development (Summer 2027) (mRNA)

Location: Norwood, Massachusetts, United States; site-based and full-time onsite with no remote work. The internship runs from June 7, 2027 through August 20, 2026, and candidates must be available for the entire duration.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines using advances in mRNA science, delivery technology, and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Develop manufacturing processes and platforms for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.
• Perform laboratory experiments, analyze results, and document conclusions and next steps in technical reports.
• Support process scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing activities at internal and external contract manufacturing sites.
• Plan, design, execute, and analyze experiments and risk assessments to establish critical process parameters and process control strategies.
• Optimize formulation and processing conditions for the stability of mRNA drug products and process intermediates.
• Create scaled-down models and high-throughput experimental setups, and characterize mRNA and lipid nanoparticles with analytical teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, bioengineering, biomolecular engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biophysics, biostatistics, biotechnology, mathematics, molecular biology, pharmaceutical science, statistics, or a related field.
• Strong scientific and engineering fundamentals for evaluating experimental data.
• Laboratory experience applicable to bioprocess development and analytical methods.
• Must already hold US work authorization and maintain it without future immigration sponsorship.
• Availability for the full internship period is required.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person culture with a 70/30 work model supporting collaboration, teamwork, and direct mentorship.
• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus, incentive compensation, or equity award subject to plan criteria and individual performance.