Undergraduate Summer Internships in Frederick, MD

Role: The Frederick Summer Internship Program at AstraZeneca offers a 10-week, full-time paid internship (June 7 – August 13, 2027) at the Frederick, MD biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. Objectives include providing hands-on experience in commercial-scale biopharma manufacturing, enabling interns to lead projects, develop technical and business skills, and present outcomes to staff and leadership. Responsibilities span multiple departments: site operations engineering (drawing, preventive maintenance), safety and environment (hazardous materials, SHE communications), manufacturing operations (data analysis, process improvements), manufacturing science & technology (lab and process execution), operational excellence (performance metrics), project management (cost/benefit analyses, capital tracking), supply chain (inventory, waste reduction), data science (ML/AI modeling, dashboards), quality control (microbiology testing, lab systems), and quality assurance (documentation, compliance dashboards). Requirements: pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an expected graduation after August 2027; US work authorization; basic technical understanding; strong communication skills; comfort working onsite in Frederick, MD; proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred skills include analytical, engineering, data science, or microbiology backgrounds. The program emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and data analytics, with roles designed for students interested in biopharma manufacturing, quality systems, or data-driven process improvements. Candidates must be able to work onsite five days a week and adhere to the program schedule, with no relocation support provided.