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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Laboratory Automation Data Engineer Intern

positionGaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$37/hr - $39/hr

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led 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 enhance the discovery of new therapeutics.

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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

PythonC#SQLRobotics exposureUnit testingVersion controlData parsingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingDocumentation

Required

Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 4-5 days per week
US Work Authorization is required at time of application
Graduation timing: Expected graduation date after August 2026
Programming fundamentals: Experience with at least one language (e.g., Python or C#) and comfort reading/writing simple scripts
Basic data skills: Experience working with CSV/JSON, writing simple parsing/cleanup scripts, and using SQL at a basic level
Problem‑solving mindset: Ability to break down tasks, debug issues, and iterate based on feedback
Collaboration and communication: 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
Testing and version control: Experience running unit tests and using GitHub (branches, pull requests, issues)
Windows environment familiarity: Managing file paths/permissions, using PowerShell or command-line scripting, and setting up environments
Documentation and process mapping: Creating clear diagrams/workflows (e.g., Visio) and writing concise SOPs

Company

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://alexion.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.8M
2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO

Leadership Team

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Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
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Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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