Lab Operations & Compliance Associate Scientist (Chemistry) Summer Intern at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

We are seeking freshman, sophomore, and junior students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Scientific and Technical Writing, Training & Development, or a related field for a 12-Week Student Intern role working in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.



Position Duties:

• Update laboratory instrument/equipment inventory, adapt equipment user manuals to internal operating instructions, and complete compliance reports/analysis.
  
  


• Verify application and tools used to handle or calculate data.
  
  


• Address Learning Management System update request and build/create Learning & Development databases to departments within BPD.
  
  


• Create comprehensive learning pathways to support new hires and building technical training videos.
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, and junior students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Scientific and Technical Writing, Training & Development, or a related field.
  
  


• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
  
  


• General scientific course work in biology and chemistry are required.
  
  


• Interest in scientific writing, laboratory compliance, learning content creation with learning and development principles is preferred.
  
  


• Good Manufacturing Practice compliance interest and/or experienceis preferred.
  
  


• Software exposure to Excel/Word is required.
  
  


• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
  
  


• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
  
  


• This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
  
  


• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD for 5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  
  


• Minimum grade point average of 3.0
  
  

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now