Formulation Development Intern
AstraZeneca

Job Info

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We are seeking a junior or masters-level students majoring in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field for a 12-Week Student Intern role in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.

Position Duties:

• The individual will be responsible for regularly performing experiments in the laboratory and analyzing the resulting data.
  
• They will also be expected to attend regular meetings and review relevant scientific literature.
  
• Summarize and present their findings from their project with both a poster and PowerPoint presentation.
  

Position Requirements:

• Junior or masters-level* students majoring in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. Students with graduate-level course experience are preferred.
  
• **Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
  
• Competency with basic laboratory techniques such as preparing buffers, measuring Osmolality, pH, protein concentration, subvisible particles, etc. is required
  
• Microsoft Office applications experience (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required
  
• JMP and PowerBI experience is preferred
  
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
  
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
  
• This role will not be providing OPT support.
  
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 4-5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0
  

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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