Early Vaccines & Immunotherapies Internship at AstraZeneca USA
AstraZeneca is offering an exciting Internship opportunity under its Early Vaccines & Immunotherapies program for students interested in a biotechnology job. This 12-week summer internship in Gaithersburg, Maryland provides hands-on research exposure in vaccine development, immunotherapies, virology, and bioassays while working closely with experienced scientists. Explore more internship offers in the USA.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Early Vaccines & Immunotherapies Intern
- Company: AstraZeneca
- Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- Job ID: R-240809
- Internship Duration: 12 weeks
- Internship Period: May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026
- Employment Type: Full-time Internship (Onsite)
- Compensation: $37 – $48 per hour
- Closing Date: 30-Dec-2025
About AstraZeneca:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. The company plays a major role in vaccines, immunotherapies, and biotechnology research, aiming to improve patient outcomes and advance global healthcare through cutting-edge science.
Educational Requirements:
- Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD students
- Majors in Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields
- Expected graduation date after August 2026
Key Responsibilities for Internship:
- Develop and optimize methods for antiviral and antibacterial research
- Perform wet lab experiments for vaccine and immunotherapy programs
- Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines
- Conduct in vitro bioassays and virus neutralization studies
- Support assay development for immune response evaluation
- Analyze experimental data and prepare reports and presentations
- Present findings to scientists and stakeholders
Skills Required for Internship:
- Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique
- Virus neutralization assays
- Flow cytometry and data analysis
- ELISA and biolayer interferometry
- Pipetting and reagent preparation
- DNA extraction and scRNAseq
- Experience with GraphPad Prism, Python, or R is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Benefits of the Role:
- Paid biotechnology job internship at AstraZeneca
- Hands-on experience in vaccines and immunotherapies
- Exposure to real-world drug discovery projects
- Mentorship from experienced scientists
- Opportunity to build a strong research and industry profile
