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Biologics Engineering - Cell Therapy & Engineering Intern

CompanyAstraZeneca
LocationGaithersburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will recommend candidate protein targets for CAR-T therapy and generate necessary reagents. They will also run assays to test the efficacy of candidate CAR-T therapies and make recommendations based on their findings.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$42 - $48
Company Size
78123
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 Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th.

Position Duties:

  • Use literature to recommend candidate protein targets to test in CAR-T therapy form.

  • Generate reagents required to make CAR-T therapy including lentivirus and immune cell culture.

  • Run assays culturing their candidate CAR-T therapies with target cells and using flow cytometry to determine therapy efficacy.

  • Make recommendations based on their data on the feasibility of the candidate therapy designs they tested.

Position Requirements:

  • Master's and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.

  • Wet lab skills such as pipetting and aseptic technique for cell culture are required.

  • Experience with flow cytometry is preferred.

  • Literature search and data analysis using Excel and basic stats (e.g. Prism) are a plus.

  • Experience with immune cell culture is a plus.

  • Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 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

22-Jan-2026

Closing Date

03-Feb-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 SkillsPipettingAseptic TechniqueCell CultureFlow CytometryLiterature SearchData AnalysisExcelBasic StatsImmune Cell Culture
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringHealthcare