2027 Summer In Vitro Oncology Intern, Biologics Innovation

AstraZeneca; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Cambridge, MA is seeking an In Vitro Oncology Intern to support assay development and milestone-driven cell-based experiments evaluating oncology payloads and antibodies.

You will run cell-based experiments, manage experimental workflows, analyze data with tools such as GraphPad Prism, and present findings to project teams. The internship targets biology-focused undergraduates and offers on-site work in Kendall Square.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.
• Rising junior or rising senior with anticipated graduation dates.
• Hands-on pipetting experience required.
• Proficiency with Excel calculations and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cell-based in vitro experiments to evaluate novel oncology payloads and/or antibodies.
• Plan, execute, and document experiments with accurate lab records.
• Use tools like GraphPad Prism and Genedata Screener for data analysis and visualization.
• Prepare presentations and updates to communicate results to study teams.

Skills

Pipetting

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Excel Calculations

PowerPoint

Job description

Join AstraZeneca's Oncology Targeted Discovery team in Kendall Square for a hands-on summer internship focused on drug conjugates. As an In Vitro Oncology Intern, you will work on a specialized, short-term project supporting assay development and milestones-running cell-based experiments to evaluate novel oncology payloads and antibodies, analyzing the results, and sharing insights with scientists across the organization.

What You’ll Do:

Run in vitro experiments: Conduct cell-based experiments to evaluate the activity of novel oncology payloads and/or antibodies, including routine culture and maintenance of carcinoma cell lines, preparation of dosing dilutions, and execution of cytotoxicity and/or functional assays such as CellTiter-Glo, immunofluorescence staining, and high-content imaging.

Manage experimental workflows: Plan, execute, and document experiments by maintaining accurate laboratory records, organizing study designs, tracking results, and ensuring data quality in support of oncology targeted discovery research projects.

Analyze and visualize data: Use tools including and beyond Excel, such as GraphPad Prism and Genedata Screener, to generate clear summaries and identify trends that support decision-making for iterative studies.

Communicate results: Prepare concise presentations and scientific updates for diverse audiences, including project team members and research scientists across departments, effectively communicating experimental outcomes and big-picture insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.
• Rising junior (graduating 2029) or rising senior (graduating 2028)
• Hands-on pipetting experience.
• Basic proficiency with Excel calculations and PowerPoint.
• US Work Authorization isrequiredattimeof application.Applicants must have work authorization thatdoes not require future sponsorship.
• This role will not be granted OPT support.
• Ability to report on site to Cambridge, MA.
• This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Hourly range: $37-$39

Preferred Qualifications

Additional wet lab experience, such as cell culture and sterile technique.

Familiarity with data analysis tools such as GraphPad Prism.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.

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