Summer Internships in Tarzana, CA and Santa Monica, CA (Undergraduate)

We are seeking undergraduate students for a 10-12 Week Student Intern role to be working out of our Cell Therapy division based in Tarzana, CA or Santa Monica, CA.

Summary of Role Duties:

Our two sites will host a variety of roles:

CAD Support Specialist Interns (Available in both Tarzana, CA or Santa Monica, CA):

• Assist in creating library of drawings of Lab, Process, and Facility equipment using computer-aided drafting.
• Assist in walking through the sites and verifying existing drawings match actual build and redline as needed.
• Assist in revising or changing facility drawings and completing standard calculations with specific instructions and feedback.
• Work under the guidance engineers to complete assigned work.
• Review work for completeness and accuracy.

Quality Interns (Santa Monica, CA only):

• Analyze the current Change Control process and recommend process improvement.
• Identify bottlenecks in sample processing, testing turnaround time, and recommend efficiency improvements in QC testing.

Manufacturing Science & Technology Intern (Santa Monica, CA only):

• Support ancillary quality record management activities such as DEV, CAPA, CCR).
• Identify continuous improvement areas in current MSAT business processes.
• Process data entry and verification (from GMP paper records to electronic database)

Manufacturing Operations Intern (Santa Monica, CA only):

• Engage in Value Stream Mapping
• Identify and assist in implementation of continuous improvement solutions across manufacturing settings
• Support training record migration and facilitation of curricula updates

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate students working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Candidates must have a graduation date set for after August 2025.

• CAD experience & ability to read drawings required for CAD-based roles is required
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is beneficial
• 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 accepting CPT or OPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Tarzana, CA or Santa Monica, CA 5 days a week. Relocation assistance will not be provided.
  • Santa Monica Interns will report to 2225 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Tarzana Interns will report to 18412 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0

Employment Details:

• Candidates can expect to start on either June 2 or June 16.
• The hourly rate for this role will be $25/hr.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.