Summer Internships in Mt. Vernon, IN

AstraZeneca • Mount Vernon, VA

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About The Position

At AstraZeneca, our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We believe the best way we can achieve this is to put science at the center of everything we do. It is this commitment that drives our ability to discover, develop and deliver the advancements the world needs in complex and difficult diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The Internships at this site will run on a 10 week program schedule from May 18, 2026 – July 24th, 2026. This is a paid, full time (40 hours/week) position at the AstraZeneca manufacturing facility located at 4601 Highway 62 East in Mt. Vernon, IN. Over the course of the summer, each intern will perform department specific day to day activities as assigned by their Mentor-Supervisor. Each intern will also be assigned a key project of which they will be responsible for leading, executing and reporting out on to Site Leadership and staff. Internship Mentors will guide and coach interns throughout the summer. Interns will also have the opportunity to job shadow and participate in various lunch and learns to gain a broad understanding of all functions at the Mt. Vernon site.

Requirements

• Studying to complete Bachelor’s degree or higher in an area related to the role.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date set for after August 2026.
• Basic understanding of technical areas related to functional area of internship position.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa.
• Ability to report onsite to Mt. Vernon, IN 5 days a week.
• Must have demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams in planning, tracking, and delivering key site initiatives.
• Help design and deliver training programs that support employee growth and compliance.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of materials, inventory, and logistics.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Perform lab-based testing and support analytical methods to ensure product quality.
• Support audits, documentation, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Work on continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Assist in validating equipment, processes, and systems to meet regulatory standards.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of capital projects.
• Help maintain and improve building systems, including HVAC, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Assist with the upkeep and optimization of manufacturing forms and documentation systems.
• Support IT systems and digital tools that power manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote a safe and sustainable workplace.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Opportunity to job shadow and participate in various lunch and learns
• Mentorship from experienced professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees