Summer 2027 Analytical Development & Quality Control Intern

AstraZeneca

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

New Haven, Connecticut

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Responsibilities

The intern will execute experimental studies to assess the purity and heterogeneity of therapeutic proteins within a laboratory setting. They will also compile characterization profiles and present scientific findings to the analytical and product development teams.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, and will be a rising junior or senior. You have 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience and possess knowledge of protein fundamentals and analytical methods. You also have good communication and collaboration skills, and are proficient with Microsoft Office.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Protein Characterization

Analytical Methods

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job Description

Alexion is seeking a Analytical Development & Quality Control Intern to support the Product Development and Clinical Supply organization at its New Haven, Connecticut location. This lab-based intern will help assess the heterogeneity and purity of therapeutic proteins, compile characterization assays and profiles, and share scientific findings with the analytical and product development groups.

Responsibilities

  • Execute experimental studies to assess the heterogeneity and purity of therapeutic proteins.
  • Compile characterization assays and profiles.
  • Communicate and present scientific findings within the analytical and product development groups.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, as a Rising Senior or Rising Junior.
  • 0-2 years of experience working in a relevant laboratory setting.
  • Knowledge or coursework in the fundamentals of proteins and the analytical methods used to monitor them.
  • Ability to work in a lab-based role conducted in a laboratory environment.
  • Ability and desire to learn new techniques.
  • Good interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027.
  • US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
  • This role will not be granting OPT support.
  • Ability to report on site to New Haven, CT 4-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  • Program Dates: June 7th - August 13th, 2027
  • Hourly rate: $37-$39 per hour
  • #earlytalent

Date Posted

12-Nov-2026

Closing Date

29-Nov-2026

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