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In Vitro Antibody Discovery Intern, Master's and PhD Students

CompanyAstraZeneca
LocationGaithersburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform wet lab experiments and analyze experimental results for presentations. They will also capture data accurately using specific software tools.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$42 - $48
Company Size
77677
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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About the Role

We are looking for Master’s and PhD level students majoring in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th.

Position Duties:

  • Perform wet lab experiments (phage and yeast culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, etc.)
  • Analyze and organize experimental results using Prism, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. for oral and poster presentations.
  • Accurate and precise data capture using Signals ELN and Genedata Biologics.

Position Requirements:

  • Master’s and PhD level students majoring in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
  • Basic wet lab skills such as pipetting and reagent preparation are required.
  • Proficiency in Prism and Microsoft Office tools, such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required.
  • Previous hands-on experience of performing cell culture, ELISA, BLI, and flow cytometry are a plus.
  • Familiarity with automation and high-throughput experiment set up is highly preferred.
  • Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  • US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
  • This role will not be providing OPT support.
  • Compensation range: $41.50 - $48 hourly.

Date Posted

09-Jan-2026

Closing Date

29-Jan-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Key Skills
Wet Lab SkillsPipettingReagent PreparationCell CultureELISABLIFlow CytometryData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPrismAutomationHigh-Throughput Experiment SetupData CaptureOral PresentationsPoster Presentations
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringHealthcare