AAV Upstream Intern

AstraZeneca • Cambridge, MA

2d • $37 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Junior and Master's Level students studying Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field for a 10-week internship role at our Alexion: AstraZeneca Rare Disease site in Cambridge, MA from June 1 2026 to August 07 2026.
Position Description:
Design and execute studies to support the ongoing process development for selected program(s)
Participate in lab organization/workflow improvement initiatives
Complete relevant documentation (production records, data analysis etc)
Position Requirements:
Junior and Master's Level students studying Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
Cell culture and aseptic technique required
Transfection, Data analysis tools (GraphPad, JMP, Excel) preferred
Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
Ability to report onsite to Cambridge, MA 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
Compensation range: $37-41 per hour
Compensation Pay Range:
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Requirements

• Junior and Master's Level students studying Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Cell culture and aseptic technique required
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Ability to report onsite to Cambridge, MA 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Transfection
• Data analysis tools (GraphPad, JMP, Excel)
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute studies to support the ongoing process development for selected program(s)
• Participate in lab organization/workflow improvement initiatives
• Complete relevant documentation (production records, data analysis etc)

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees