Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Process Engineering Intern – Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37/hr - $39/hr
Start in 2026 SpringAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking undergraduate juniors and seniors for a 12-week internship in Process Engineering. The role involves supporting the design and development of Process Analytical Technologies and assisting in continuous improvement initiatives related to process development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
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
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
Ability to use and/or develop AI tools
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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