AstraZeneca is committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. The Undergraduate Summer Internships program offers interns the opportunity to engage in department-specific activities and lead a key project while participating in professional development activities at the Frederick site.
Lead site operations projects such engineering drawing with CAD, architectural remodeling, and preventive maintenance, and spare part development
Support engineering department projects (process, facilities and sustainability)
Engage is site-wide projects such as human performance assessment trend analysis, hazardous material identification, SHE communications plans, and investigation of COF impact on manufacturing floors.
Analyze and report on data inputs to drive improvements, Support of Work Balancing Operations, and support ongoing department projects for site continuous improvement initiatives and overall process optimizations.
Execute lab and process tasks such as solution preparation, perform basic measurements, and run simple unit operations (e.g., filtration or chromatography) while collecting and analyzing process data using Excel to identify trends and maintain clear records.
Collect, analyze and track key performance metrics to ensure project goals are achieved by identifying root causes and collaborating sitewide to implement and sustain improvements.
Support various projects such as cost/benefit analysis for facility construction types (e.g. Modular vs Stick-built) and assist in capital management tracking and reporting.
Engage in various projects such as Inventory optimization, capacity modeling, digital tool implementation, and waste reduction in a lean manufacturing environment
Create machine learning, AI models from a wide variety of manufacturing data to visualize in dashboards and reports
Perform microbiological testing using laboratory skills such as pipetting and aseptic technique and analyze data to report on microbial hold time testing
Support various projects such as implementation of Electronic Lab notebooks, validation of lab systems for upgrade, system automation
Utilize document management system and implement electronic batch release documentation process.
Design & Build Data Analytics Applications/dashboards that will help improve processes within Quality Organization such as deviations, documentation, quality validation reviews, and compliance activity. Collaborate with Quality Systems to aid in any support needed by the team and/or needed by the Quality Organization with respect to Quality Activity.
Lead content creation and distribution of site communications, engage in HR process coordination supporting onboarding logistics materials, and support employee engagement initiatives.
Qualification
Required
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 letters of support.
Studying to complete a Bachelor’s degree related to any of the above roles, such as engineering (mechanical, bio[medical], chemical, industrial, environmental), biology, chemistry, computer science, statistics, business administration, environmental science, communications, or a related field.
Candidates must have an expected graduation date set for after August 2026.
Basic understanding of technical areas related to functional area of each internship position.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Candidates must adhere to the June 1, 2026 start date.
Ability to report onsite to Frederick, MD 5 days a week. These roles will not provide relocation assistance.
Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Must have demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives.
Must have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred
Benefits
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
