AstraZeneca · 18 hours ago
Laboratory Automation Data Engineer Intern
US - Gaithersburg - MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37/hr - $39/hrAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines. They are seeking a Laboratory Automation Data Engineer Intern to design and implement laboratory automation solutions that accelerate the discovery of new therapeutics.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Optimize lab automation workflows: Standardize Python/C# scripts and add/edit unit tests to improve maintainability and reuse
Ensure data integrity: Migrate shared CSVs into a database or governed, versioned data store; enforce schema checks, write-once records, and safe concurrency so updates are reliable and auditable
Improve robotics scheduling: Build dynamic, position‑aware worklists; resolve resource conflicts; enforce collision/resource constraints for parallel runs
Document end‑to‑end flows: Map scripts, triggers, paths, and handoffs; deliver clear, versioned documentation and diagrams
Align stakeholders: Conduct walkthroughs with automation, bioinformatics, and operations teams; incorporate feedback to enhance reliability, usability, and compliance
Qualification
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
Experience with at least one language (e.g., Python or C#) and comfort reading/writing simple scripts
Experience working with CSV/JSON, writing simple parsing/cleanup scripts, and using SQL at a basic level
Ability to break down tasks, debug issues, and iterate based on feedback
Ability to work with cross-functional partners and scientists, document work clearly, and drive action items
Preferred
Robotics/lab automation exposure: Tools such as Cellario, Venus, and Tecan/Beckman platforms; generating worklists/plate maps; understanding resource/collision constraints
Experience running unit tests and using GitHub (branches, pull requests, issues)
Managing file paths/permissions, using PowerShell or command-line scripting, and setting up environments
Creating clear diagrams/workflows (e.g., Visio) and writing concise SOPs
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
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