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AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Autologous Cell Therapy Engineer Intern - Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37/hr - $37/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AstraZeneca is seeking undergraduate sophomore and junior level students for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves process mapping, data analysis, and workflow optimization to support autologous cell therapy initiatives.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

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

US Work Authorization is required at time of application

This role will not be providing CPT support

Preferred

Software exposure to Excel and PowerPoint

Soft skills like communication and collaboration

Data visualization/analysis skills such as Python, SQL or JMP

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