Analytical Development and Quality Control Intern

Join Our Summer Internship Program and Make a Real Impact

Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th,  2025.

As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!

This is what you will do:

The Analytical Development and Quality Control department at Alexion, AstraZeneca's Rare Disease Unit, is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated intern to gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge analytical methods for Alexion’s products. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced scientists in Analytical Development & Quality Control.

As an intern, you will delve into established techniques for identifying and quantifying host cell proteins (HCPs), which are impurities related to the manufacturing process. You will acquire practical skills in liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) and work closely with Alexion’s scientific team to refine existing methods and enhance process efficiency.

You will be responsible for:

• Executes experimental studies to identify and quantify host cell proteins (60-70%)
• Document study results in notebooks, forms, and technical reports (10-20%)
• Communicate and present scientific findings in the Analytical Development and Quality Control group (10-20%)

You will need to have:

A successful candidate will typically have:

• Basic laboratory skills: pipetting and dilution
• Understanding/coursework in the fundamentals of biology and/or chemistry
• Lab-based role, conducted in an lab environment
• Ability/desire to learn new techniques
• Technical expertise: Conducts assigned routine tasks in the laboratory with supervision

We would prefer for you to have:

• A successful candidate will typically complete most of core courses towards a BA or BS degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Knowledge and understanding of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry technology
• Some computer skills and basic Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Communication skills: Discusses work with supervisor and coworkers; Can draft technical documents with templates
• Strategic ability: Understands priority of assigned tasks under direct supervision
• Ownership: Works with supervisor to ensure assigned tasks are completed

* We reserve the right to close this posting early based on application volume or capacity. Our priority is to ensure that every applicant receives the privilege of thorough review and consideration. To achieve this, we may need to limit the number of applications we process, as there are a finite number of open positions available. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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.