Manufacturing Science & Technology Summer Internships - Processing and Labwork
AstraZeneca

Job Info

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We are seeking sophomore and junior students majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related sciences majors for a 10-Week Student Intern role to be working on a nationwide team with 2 openings in Frederick, MD for a June 2nd - August 8th contract period.

Position Duties:

Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) will be hosting 3 interns on the below projects this upcoming Summer:

Upstream Processing Project:

• Review upstream process performance measures
• Analyze process details through multivariate data analysis to identify trends
• Recommend and implement specific process and productivity improvements

Lab Analyst Project:

• Support the MS&T lab team through execution of cell culture and downstream biotechnology experiments.

Downstream Lab Processing Project:

• Support lab studies in experimental design
• Execution and analysis to gain understanding of manufacturing process improvements
• Learn new technologies and approaches
• Present findings in public format

Position Requirements:

• Sophomore and junior students majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related sciences majors
• **Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
• Mammalian cell culture, pipetting and other laboratory skills and experience preferred
• Wet lab experience via coursework or experience preferred (Downstream & Analyst role)
• Protein purification experience is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa (e.g., CPT, H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or other non-immigrant status). This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Frederick, MD 5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance, and will prioritize local applicants.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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