AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Analytical Science Intern

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Internship · Summer 2027Gaithersburg, MD, USA$37 - $39 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors studying Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical and organizational skills are required.
Working proficiency in Python, including common scientific libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and matplotlib, is required.
Familiarity with mass spectrometry fundamentals, including ionization, m/z, spectra, and basic data interpretation, is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for producing a business-case document and presenting to a technical leadership audience are required.
Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
U.S. work authorization is required at the time of application.
Candidates must be able to report onsite to the Gaithersburg, Maryland site five days per week.

Responsibilities

Benchmark conversion of representative Thermo .raw files to machine- and human-readable formats, such as mzML, using open-source tools.
Inventory current mass spectrometry software across Analytical Science, including time and cost expenditure.
Map each vendor software workflow to open-source replacements and classify feasibility.
Develop a roadmap highlighting near-term migration candidates.
Deliver a feasibility report detailing this work and present it to relevant teams.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to version control using Git; familiarity with Jupyter notebooks is preferred.
Prior coursework or laboratory experience with LC-MS or protein/peptide analysis is preferred.
Awareness of file formats and data standards concepts is preferred.

We are looking for rising juniors and seniors studying Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, 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:

Benchmark conversion of representative Thermo .raw files to machine/human-readable formats (eg: mzML) using open source tools.
Inventory current MS software footprint across Analytical Science (time and cost spend).
Map each vendor software workflow to open-source replacements and classify feasibility.
Develop roadmap highlighting near-term migration candidates.
Deliver a feasibility report detailing this work and present to relevant teams.

Position Requirements:

Rising juniors and seniors studying Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are required.
Working proficiency in Python, including common scientific libraries (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib) is required.
Familiarity with mass spectrometry fundamentals (ionization, m/z, spectra, basic data interpretation) is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for producing a business-case document and presenting to a technical leadership audience are required.
Exposure to version control (Git); familiarity with Jupyter notebooks is preferred.
Prior coursework or laboratory experience with LC-MS or protein/peptide analysis; awareness of file formats and data standards concepts 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

04-Nov-2026

Closing Date

17-Nov-2026

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About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded: 1913

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