About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time internship based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. You will work on-site from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. This position is paid at a rate of $37 to $39 per hour.
What you'll do#
- Convert Thermo .raw files into machine or human-readable formats like mzML using open-source tools.
- Create an inventory of the current mass spectrometry software footprint across the Analytical Science department.
- Map existing vendor software workflows to open-source alternatives.
- Assess the feasibility of software migrations and identify candidates for near-term transition.
- Produce a final feasibility report and present your findings to technical teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a rising junior or senior in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date after August 2027.
- US work authorization at the time of application.
- Working proficiency in Python, specifically NumPy, pandas, and matplotlib.
- Familiarity with mass spectrometry fundamentals, such as ionization, m/z, spectra, and data interpretation.
- Experience or coursework involving LC-MS or protein and peptide analysis.
- Ability to produce business-case documentation and present to technical leadership.
- Familiarity with Jupyter notebooks and version control using Git.
- Awareness of data standards and file format concepts.
Location & details#
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD.
- Work Modality: On-site, 5 days per week.
- Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a public pharmaceutical manufacturing company. It focuses on research, development, and global business operations. The company maintains offices in Cambridge and Sodertalje. It employs over 80,000 people.
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