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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago

Autologous Cell Therapy Engineer Intern - Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37/hr - $37/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking undergraduate sophomore and junior level students for a 12-week internship role. The position involves process mapping, data analysis, and workflow optimization related to autologous cell therapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Process mapping and documentation: Create process flow diagrams, SOPs, and batch records; define critical parameters, in‑process controls, and standardized handoffs

Process data analysis: Execute small-scale experiments (e.g., DoE) on key equipment; analyze yield, viability, and phenotype to set parameter ranges and control strategies

Workflow optimization: Support streamline material/operator flows to improve efficiency and reduce COGS

Qualification

Wet lab skillsData visualization/analysisExcelPowerPointPythonSQLJMPCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Undergraduate sophomore and junior level students majoring in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026

Wet lab skills such as aseptic cell cultures and micro pipetting are required

Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 4-5 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