Digital Manufacturing & AI Intern - Onsite Gaithersburg

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

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD invites rising sophomores to apply for a 12-week internship from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027. You will analyze clinical manufacturing data and build Python prototypes for predictive analytics to improve operational efficiency and process understanding.

You'll support digital manufacturing projects, assess robotics opportunities, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, data science, and digital technology teams to develop business cases and

Qualifications

• Introductory exposure to machine learning, generative AI, or large language models is preferred.
• Basic Python programming and data analysis experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SQL, or Power BI is a plus.
• Coursework or projects involving digital twins, process simulation, robotics, computer vision, or industrial automation is a plus.
• Interest in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and learning how digital tech supports manufacturing operations is beneficial.
• Experience collaborating on student projects and presenting findings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical manufacturing process data and develop Python-based prototypes for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and decision support.
• Support digital manufacturing projects, including electronic batch records, digital supply chain, and digital twins by mapping data requirements and interfaces.
• Assess robotics and intelligent automation opportunities, such as automated material handling, robotic sampling, machine vision, and laboratory automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-value digital opportunities and develop business cases and implementation roadmaps.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Machine learning exposure

Team collaboration

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

SQL

Power BI

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD invites rising sophomores to apply for a 12-week internship from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027. You will analyze clinical manufacturing data and build Python prototypes for predictive analytics to improve operational efficiency and process understanding.

You'll support digital manufacturing projects, assess robotics opportunities, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, data science, and digital technology teams to develop business cases and