AstraZeneca Posted November 5, 2026

Manufacturing Digital and AI Intern

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America Full time
Manufacturing & CMC Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
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About this opportunity

We are looking for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors studying Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, 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:

Analyze clinical manufacturing process data and develop Python-based prototypes for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and decision support to improve operational efficiency and process understanding.

Support digital manufacturing projects, including electronic batch records, digital supply chain, digital technology transfer, and digital twins, by mapping processes, equipment, data sources, and interfaces to define data requirements and integration needs.

Assess robotics and intelligent automation opportunities, such as automated material handling, robotic sampling, machine vision, and laboratory automation, by developing use cases and conducting technology assessments and feasibility studies.

Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, automation, data science, and digital technology teams to identify high-value digital opportunities and develop business cases, requirements, and implementation roadmaps.

Position Requirements:

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors studying Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Introductory exposure to machine learning, generative AI, or large language models through classes or small projects is preferred.

Basic Python programming skills and experience analyzing or visualizing data through coursework, academic research, or personal projects are beneficial.

Familiarity with tools such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SQL, or Power BI is a plus.

Coursework or project experience involving digital twins, process simulation, robotics, computer vision, or industrial automation is a plus.

An interest in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and a willingness to learn how digital technologies support manufacturing operations are beneficial.

Experience collaborating on student projects, researching technical topics, and clearly presenting findings is beneficial.

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

05-Nov-2026

Closing Date

02-Dec-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.

Job details

Seniority
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 339 comparable Intern/Fellow/Postdoc Manufacturing & CMC roles across 56 biopharma companies.

339Comparable roles tracked
315Currently active
56Companies hiring similar roles
25Countries represented

Salary context

70 of 339 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Warehouse Associate I (M-F 11am-7:30pm) · AbbVie $16/hr – $29/hr (≈ $33,280–$60,320/yr)
Highest disclosed · Advisor, Bioanalytical Chemistry · Lilly $168,000/yr – $268,400/yr
Peer group range $46,800 – $218,200 (median $82,050)

Where these roles are based

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United States183
France50
Germany28
Belgium16
Switzerland10
Netherlands8

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Seniority mix

339 of 339 peers have a known seniority level

Intern/Fellow/Postdoc197
Associate142

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 339 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease6

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