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AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Process Engineering Intern – Durham, NC

US - Durham - NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37/hr - $39/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AstraZeneca is seeking undergraduate juniors and seniors for a 12-week internship role in Durham, NC. The intern will support the design and development of innovative Process Analytical Technologies and assist in digital continuous improvement initiatives in the pharmaceutical manufacturing space.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the design/development of innovative Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) and PoC study execution for both R&D and GMP spray drying processes

Assist in digital continuous improvement initiatives by strengthening in-silico process development tools. This includes developing robust integrations between the process data historian, data visualization dashboards, and predictive process models

Develop Lean SWI by establishing clear, detailed standard work instructions for critical manufacturing unit operations – under guidance and collaboration with Ops and Engineering team members

Support process development activities as needed

Qualification

Process Engineering FundamentalsData Analytics & VisualizationProcess ModelingDigital IntegrationPharmaceutical Manufacturing ExposureProblem-Solving & Continuous ImprovementCommunication & CollaborationAI Tools Development

Required

Undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026

Process Engineering Fundamentals: Understanding of mass/energy balances, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics required

Data Analytics & Visualization: Experience with tools like Python, MATLAB, or JMP for data analysis and dashboard development required

Process Modeling: Familiarity with first-principles modeling and simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, gPROMS) required

Digital Integration: Knowledge of data historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI) and linking process data to analytical models required

Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement: Ability to apply structured approaches to optimize processes required

Communication & Collaboration: Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and presenting technical findings required

Ability to report onsite to Durham, NC 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance

US Work Authorization is required at time of application

This role will not be providing CPT support

Preferred

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Exposure: Awareness of GMP principles and R&D workflows preferred

Ability to use and/or develop AI tools preferred

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