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Autologous Cell Therapy Engineer Intern – Gaithersburg, MD
Company
AstraZeneca
Job Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Salary Range
$60–$80k
Time Type
Full Time
Seniority
Entry Level
Posted
January 9, 2026
Application Deadline
January 24, 2026
We are looking for undergraduate sophomore and junior level students majoring in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th.
Position Duties:
- Process mapping and documentation: Create process flow diagrams, SOPs, and batch records; define critical parameters, in‑process controls, and standardized handoffs.
- Process data analysis: Execute small-scale experiments (e.g., DoE) on key equipment; analyze yield, viability, and phenotype to set parameter ranges and control strategies.
- Workflow optimization: Support streamline material/operator flows to improve efficiency and reduce COGS.
Position Requirements:
- Undergraduate sophomore and junior level students majoring in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
- Wet lab skills such as aseptic cell cultures and micro pipetting are required.
- Software exposure to Excel and PowerPoint are preferred.
- Soft skills like communication and collaboration are preferred.
- Data visualization/analysis skills such as Python, SQL or JMP are a plus.
- Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 4-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
- This role will not be providing CPT support.
- Compensation: $37 hourly.