Biologics Engineering - Cell Therapy & Engineering Intern

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • $42 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Master's and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th. Position Duties: Use literature to recommend candidate protein targets to test in CAR-T therapy form. Generate reagents required to make CAR-T therapy including lentivirus and immune cell culture. Run assays culturing their candidate CAR-T therapies with target cells and using flow cytometry to determine therapy efficacy. Make recommendations based on their data on the feasibility of the candidate therapy designs they tested. Position Requirements: Master's and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026. Wet lab skills such as pipetting and aseptic technique for cell culture are required. Experience with flow cytometry is preferred. Literature search and data analysis using Excel and basic stats (e.g. Prism) are a plus. Experience with immune cell culture is a plus. Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week; this position may require occasional onsite weekend hours. This role will not provide relocation assistance. US Work Authorization is required at time of application. This role will not be providing OPT support. Compensation range: $41.50 - $48 hourly. Date Posted 21-Jan-2026 Closing Date 03-Feb-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

• Master's and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology or a related discipline.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Wet lab skills such as pipetting and aseptic technique for cell culture are required.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week; this position may require occasional onsite weekend hours.
• This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be providing OPT support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flow cytometry is preferred.
• Literature search and data analysis using Excel and basic stats (e.g. Prism) are a plus.
• Experience with immune cell culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use literature to recommend candidate protein targets to test in CAR-T therapy form.
• Generate reagents required to make CAR-T therapy including lentivirus and immune cell culture.
• Run assays culturing their candidate CAR-T therapies with target cells and using flow cytometry to determine therapy efficacy.
• Make recommendations based on their data on the feasibility of the candidate therapy designs they tested.

What This Job Offers

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