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AstraZeneca · 21 hours ago

AAV Production Biology and Process Development Intern

Cambridge MA – 100 Binney Street

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37/hr - $41/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

AstraZeneca is seeking interns for their Alexion: AstraZeneca Rare Disease division. The role involves performing laboratory experiments to investigate AAV production and improve production conditions.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory experiments under the guidance of experienced scientists investigating the biology of AAV production to engineer improved production conditions

Perform experiments investigating novel plasmid designs for improved AAV plasmid quality

Analyze experimental data and contribute to interpretation of results

Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings

Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and results

Adhere to safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesMammalian cell cultureData analysisDNA cloningPlasmid purificationFlow cytometryPublic speakingPresentation designInnate immune systemCollaboration

Required

Junior and Master's students majoring in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field

Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026

Required laboratory skills include pipetting, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis), analyzing and interpreting experimental data

US Work Authorization is required at time of application

Ability to report onsite to the Cambridge, MA site 5 days per week

Preferred

Preferred skills include DNA cloning, plasmid purification, AAV or other viral vectors, statistical software, Flow cytometry, genome engineering

Familiarity with the innate immune system is a plus

Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999