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Manufacturing Operations Summer Internships

Location Frederick, Maryland, United States Job ID R-213755 Date posted 20/11/2024

We are seeking Undergraduate sophomore and junior students working towards a degree in Chemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, computer science/engineering, or similar field for a 10-week student internship role with contract dates from June 2nd, 2025 – August 8th, 2025.

Position Duties:

The Manufacturing Operations group will host interns across the below 3 projects:

Downstream Manufacturing:

  • Review MFG input and materials to evaluate reductions in waste efforts
  • Evaluate process improvements and visual analysis

Manufacturing Central Services:

  • Assess daily inputs to create an effective measurement of the department production metrics.
  • Update departmental procedures to resolve identified gaps. 

Manufacturing Technical Operations:

  • Working with the Manufacturing Technical Operations team to build training material and better formalize training programs to support the various roles within the Technical Operations department.
  • Support campaign readiness and new product introduction
  • Support adoption/creation of digital tools such as Sharepoint, Power BI and Snowflake
  • Engage cross functionally to drive site initiatives, manufacturing projects and continuous improvements


Position Requirements:

  • Undergraduate sophomore and junior students working towards a degree in Chemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, computer science/engineering, or similar field.
  • **Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
  • MS Office with Excel experience is required
  • PowerBI or other data visualization / dashboard management experience is a plus.
  • Coding skills such as python are a plus
  • Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
  • 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 (e.g., CPT, H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or other non-immigrant status). This role will not be providing CPT or OPT support.
  • Ability to report onsite to Frederick, MD 5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance, and local candidates will be prioritized.
  • 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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