New · posted Nov 12
AstraZeneca · Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing Sciences, Validation Engineer Intern
- Gaithersburg, MD
- On-site
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
The role
We are looking for rising junior and senior students studying biosciences, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field for a 12-week internship role at our site in Gaithersburg, MD from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027.
- Analyze validation data.
- Perform risk assessments.
- Assist with validation projects.
Date Posted
11-Nov-2026
Closing Date
01-Dec-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
What you need
- Rising junior and senior students studying biosciences, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field.
- Proficiency using Excel, Smartsheet, MS Teams, and Word is required.
- Ability to be self-sufficient, work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams is required.
- Experience with assessing risk and developing project timelines is beneficial.
- Exposure to data analysis using AI is preferred.
- Technical writing skills are preferred.
- Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
- This role will not be granting CPT support.
- Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD site 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
- Compensation: $37 - $39 per hour.
Skills named in this posting
Pay
$76,960 – $81,120 a year
Employer provided$37.00 – $39.00 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesWhere you'll work
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The context around this role
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Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is level with the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US20 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $76,960 | — | $81,120 |
| All US (middle half) | $69,375 | $79,000 | $91,500 |
This role: AstraZeneca's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 12, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 96 open Validation & CQV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not AstraZeneca's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 18 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Validation and qualification2
- Collaboration and leadership2
- Quality systems and risk1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Validation & CQV work in pharmaceuticals, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDAFDA process validation guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Process Validation: General Principles and Practices
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- ISPEISPE GAMP 5(official source, opens in a new tab)A risk-based approach to compliant GxP computerized systems
- ICHICH Q9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality risk management
- ASTMASTM E2500(official source, opens in a new tab)Specification, design and verification of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and equipment
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- ICHICH Q2(R2) and Q14(official source, opens in a new tab)Validation and development of analytical procedures
- FDAFDA analytical procedures guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Analytical Procedures and Methods Validation for Drugs and Biologics
- ICHICH Q8(R2)(official source, opens in a new tab)Pharmaceutical development and quality by design
- ICHICH Q10(official source, opens in a new tab)The pharmaceutical quality system across the product lifecycle
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validation
- PIC/SPIC/S(official source, opens in a new tab)The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme and its GMP guide
Company hiring pulse
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- Open roles
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- Distinct roles
- 9
- Locations
By discipline
- Clinical18 41%
- Quality14 32%
- Regulatory12 27%
By level
- Director26 59%
- Associate & Specialist14 32%
- Senior & Principal2 5%
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