Manufacturing Sciences, Validation Engineer Intern

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

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking rising junior and senior undergraduates for a 12-week internship at our Gaithersburg site from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

You will analyze validation data, perform risk assessments, and assist with validation projects; candidates should be proficient in Excel, Smartsheet, MS Teams and Word, able to work onsite 5 days a week, and have US work authorization with CPT not supported.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior or senior undergrad in biosciences or engineering fields.
• US work authorization required; CPT not supported.
• Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, MS Teams and Word.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze validation data.
• Perform risk assessments.
• Assist with validation projects.

Skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis (AI)

Education

Undergrad: biosciences or engineering (rising junior/senior)

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

MS Teams

Word

Job description

We are looking for rising junior and senior students studying biosciences, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology 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

• Analyze validation data.
• Perform risk assessments.
• Assist with validation projects.

Position Requirements

• Rising junior and senior students studying biosciences, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field.
• Proficiency using Excel, Smartsheet, MS Teams, and Word is required.
• Ability to be self-sufficient, work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams is required.
• Experience with assessing risk and developing project timelines is beneficial.
• Exposure to data analysis using AI is preferred.
• Technical writing skills 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

11-Nov-2026

Closing Date

01-Dec-2026

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