Discovery Biology Reseach Intern

Join Our Summer Internship Program and Make a Real Impact

Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th,  2025.

As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!

This is what you will do:

The Discovery Biology Therapeutic Optimization intern will be responsible for supporting the development and optimization of immunoassays to characterize biologics. The candidate will design and conduct proof-of-concept experiments to support the antibody discovery and therapeutic optimization teams.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with scientists and mentors to optimize cell-based immuno-assays
• Culturing primary cells and testing the role of biologics on cell response
• Reviewing protocols and primary literature
• Adhering to experimental protocols to execute experiments and work closely with experts from cross-functional teams
• Executing flow cytometry experiments and similar assays
• Analyzing and summarizing data and communicating findings to the team
• Documenting findings in an electronic lab notebook

You will need to have:

• BS/BA in immunology, biology, biochemistry, or related field
• Actively pursuing a graduate level degree in immunology, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry or a related scientific field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a research lab
• Highly organized with excellent adherence to protocols
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to maintain high levels of housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards in the laboratory according to Alexion guidelines
• The duties of this role are conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience in mammalian tissue culture
• Completed coursework in immunology
• Experience with immunofluorescence assays such as flow cytometry

We reserve the right to close this posting early based on application volume or capacity. Our priority is to ensure that every applicant receives the privilege of thorough review and consideration. To achieve this, we may need to limit the number of applications we process, as there are a finite number of open positions available. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.