Manufacturing Science & Technology Summer Interns

AstraZeneca•Rockville, MD

21d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Undergraduate students majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Immunology, Biology, Data Science, or a related field for a 12-week internship role in Rockville, MD from May 18 2026 to August 7 2026. Position Description: Rockville Manufacturing Center’s Manufacturing Science & Technology department will host the below 2 Interns this Summer: Process Engineering Intern You will assist with manufacturing activities that require execution of autologous manufacturing process at the Rockville Manufacturing Site. Support investigation of manufacturing process deviations, process improvements projects and manufacturing process data trending. You will compile and analyze manufacturing and analytical method datasets to generate insights that improve process understanding and performance. Exposure tools such as JMP, Prism GraphPad, Python or R, and visualization platforms (for example, Power BI, Spotfire, or Tableau) are expected. You will partner with Manufacturing, Technical operations and MSAT team at the Rockville Manufacturing Site to support routine monitoring, investigations, and continuous improvements for cell therapy manufacturing process Under guidance, you may contribute to process improvements, turn around time improvement initiatives, deviation support, and present findings to the stakeholders. Analytical & Data Analysis Intern You will assist with laboratory activities that underpin cell therapy analytical methods at the Rockville Manufacturing Site. Execution of cell-based assays and flow cytometry, support for method optimization or transfer, basic instrument checks and maintenance. You will compile and analyze manufacturing and analytical method datasets to generate insights that improve process understanding and performance. Exposure tools such as JMP, Prism GraphPad, Python or R, and visualization platforms (for example, Power BI, Spotfire, or Tableau) are expected. You will partner with Manufacturing and QC at the Rockville Manufacturing Site to support routine monitoring, investigations, and continuous improvement. Under guidance, you may contribute to root cause analysis using structured approaches and participate in small improvement projects, and present findings to stakeholders. You will gain practical insight into how analytical data inform daily decision making in a highly regulated, patient centric environment. Position Requirements: Undergraduate students majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Immunology, Biology, Data Science, or a related field Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026. Foundational wet lab skills such as aseptic technique, pipetting, buffer preparation, cell cultures, flow cytometry, dPCR, and familiarity with cell or molecular assays are required. Familiarity with biologics and/or or cell therapy manufacturing. Comfort with data handling and analysis using Excel and preferably at least one of JMP, or Prism GraphPad is preferred Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design in a fast paced, regulated environment. Understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. US Work Authorization is required at time of application. This role will not be providing CPT support. Ability to report onsite to Rockville, MD 4-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance. Compensation range: $28 per hour Date Posted 04-Dec-2025 Closing Date 30-Dec-2025 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

Undergraduate students majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Immunology, Biology, Data Science, or a related field
Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026
Foundational wet lab skills such as aseptic technique, pipetting, buffer preparation, cell cultures, flow cytometry, dPCR, and familiarity with cell or molecular assays are required
Familiarity with biologics and/or or cell therapy manufacturing
Understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required
US Work Authorization is required at time of application
Ability to report onsite to Rockville, MD 4-5 days per week

Nice To Haves

Comfort with data handling and analysis using Excel and preferably at least one of JMP, or Prism GraphPad is preferred
Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design in a fast paced, regulated environment

Responsibilities

assist with manufacturing activities that require execution of autologous manufacturing process at the Rockville Manufacturing Site
Support investigation of manufacturing process deviations, process improvements projects and manufacturing process data trending
compile and analyze manufacturing and analytical method datasets to generate insights that improve process understanding and performance
partner with Manufacturing, Technical operations and MSAT team at the Rockville Manufacturing Site to support routine monitoring, investigations, and continuous improvements for cell therapy manufacturing process
contribute to process improvements, turn around time improvement initiatives, deviation support, and present findings to the stakeholders
assist with laboratory activities that underpin cell therapy analytical methods at the Rockville Manufacturing Site
Execution of cell-based assays and flow cytometry, support for method optimization or transfer, basic instrument checks and maintenance
partner with Manufacturing and QC at the Rockville Manufacturing Site to support routine monitoring, investigations, and continuous improvement
contribute to root cause analysis using structured approaches and participate in small improvement projects, and present findings to stakeholders
gain practical insight into how analytical data inform daily decision making in a highly regulated, patient centric environment