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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Process Flow and Yield Loss Thesis Project Intern - Multiple Teams

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Spring 2027Södertälje, SwedenNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be currently pursuing a civil engineering education in chemical engineering, biotechnology, process engineering, production engineering, industrial production, or a similar field.
  • Have an analytical and structured approach and an interest in processes, material flows, and production data.
  • Be able to collect, organize, and analyze data.
  • Be able to communicate clearly and collaborate with operators, technicians, and process engineers.
  • Be proficient in spoken and written Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with the GP–MikroKond process, its process steps, and product-handling, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Map the process flow from incoming material through finished product.
  • Collect and analyze existing process and production data related to material flows and yield.
  • Use observations and discussions with operators, technicians, and process engineers to identify where product losses occur in the process.
  • Prepare a material balance for relevant parts of the process and compare input and output quantities between process steps.
  • Identify and, where data is available, quantify the largest yield losses.
  • Analyze possible underlying causes of losses, including equipment, transfers, process steps, sampling, cleaning, and work practices.
  • Prioritize areas where improvements are expected to have the greatest effect on total yield.
  • Develop concrete improvement proposals to reduce product losses and create a more robust and resource-efficient process flow.
  • Present results, conclusions, and recommendations to the business.

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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