About the role#
This is a lab-based summer internship within the Synthetic Product Development team. You will focus on drug substance crystallization and formulation evaluations at our New Haven site. This position is part of our talent pipeline program, aimed at training and identifying candidates for future full-time roles.
What you'll do#
- Assess how drug substance crystallization process conditions influence phase behavior.
- Plan and run laboratory experiments to support formulation evaluations.
- Prepare and test formulations using established laboratory techniques.
- Analyze experimental data to identify trends and suggest future development steps.
- Keep accurate laboratory records.
- Present your findings through technical reports and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
- An anticipated graduation date after August 2027.
- US work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
- Understanding of physical chemistry, crystallization process development, or pharmaceutical formulation.
- Ability to plan and safely execute experiments using standard lab equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate experimental designs and results.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset for working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Hands-on experience with formulation or crystallization research is preferred.
- Familiarity with statistical tools, data analysis software, or experimental design is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut.
- Modality: This position is on-site 5 days per week.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7th to August 13th).
- Status: Full-time and paid at $48 per hour.
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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