Analytical Science Intern

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD invites rising juniors and seniors for a 12-week internship from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027. The role focuses on migrating MS data workflows to open-source formats and developing a migration roadmap, with hands-on Python tooling and MS fundamentals.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, strong communication, and the ability to present business-case findings to technical leadership, with onsite work five days a week and CPT not offered.

Qualifications

• Rising juniors and seniors in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Python with scientific libraries (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib).
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry fundamentals and basic data interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication for business-case reporting to leadership.
• Exposure to version control (Git); familiarity with Jupyter notebooks preferred.
• Prior LC-MS or protein/peptide analysis coursework/experience preferred.
• Expected graduation date after August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark conversion of Thermo .raw files to mzML or similar formats using open-source tools.
• Inventory current MS software footprint across Analytical Science (time and cost spend).
• Map each vendor software workflow to open-source replacements and assess feasibility.
• Develop a roadmap highlighting near-term migration candidates.
• Deliver a feasibility report and present findings to relevant teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

NumPy

pandas

matplotlib

Git

Jupyter notebooks

Job description

We are looking for rising juniors and seniors studying Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field for a 12-week internship role at our site in Gaithersburg, MD from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description:

• Benchmark conversion of representative Thermo .raw files to machine/human-readable formats (eg: mzML) using open source tools.
• Inventory current MS software footprint across Analytical Science (time and cost spend).
• Map each vendor software workflow to open-source replacements and classify feasibility.
• Develop roadmap highlighting near‑term migration candidates.
• Deliver a feasibility report detailing this work and present to relevant teams.

Position Requirements:

• Rising juniors and seniors studying Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are required.
• Working proficiency in Python, including common scientific libraries (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib) is required.
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry fundamentals (ionization, m/z, spectra, basic data interpretation) is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for producing a business‑case document and presenting to a technical leadership audience are required.
• Exposure to version control (Git); familiarity with Jupyter notebooks is preferred.
• Prior coursework or laboratory experience with LC-MS or protein/peptide analysis; awareness of file formats and data standards concepts are preferred.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be granting CPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $37 - $39 per hour.

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Date Posted 04-Nov-2026

Closing Date 17-Nov-2026

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