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

Date Posted

06-Nov-2024

Closing Date

30-Nov-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.