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Biopharmaceutical Development Rotational Associates Program

AstraZeneca
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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT - ROTATIONAL ASSOCIATES PROGRAM – US2025

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (metro-Washington DC) US

About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:

This role is based out of our Gaithersburg facility in Maryland. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. Our site offers a variety of amenities, including a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, full-service cafeteria, game rooms, community garden, and more!

Who we are:

AstraZeneca’s Bio-Pharmaceutical Development (BPD) department consists of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and project managers whose ambition is to transform biological molecules into life-changing medicines. Through this program, you will gain experience in the development of manufacturing processes and dosage forms for BioPharmaceutical products – everything from molecule discovery to packaging the final product.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The BPD RAP is a 2-year program comprised of three 8-month rotational assignments in different functions of the BPD department.
  • The rotational assignments are carefully tailored to enable your growth and development and provide you with both technical skills as well as a broad drug development understanding.
  • You will work on challenging technical projects supporting the development of biological therapeutics in the areas of Cell Culture and Fermentation, Purification, Formulation, Delivery Devices, Manufacturing, and Analytical Sciences including Physicochemical, Bioassay Development, Biosafety, and Impurities.

Learn more about our group here: 

https://careers.astrazeneca.com/bpd

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s level degree in any life science, or engineering-related subject awarded in 2023, 2024 or due to be awarded before September 2025 (0 years of experience required)
  • Minimum 1 semester of wet lab experience

Desired Skills:

  • Shown leadership (clubs, civic, etc.)
  • Strong presentation/interpersonal skills
  • Previous lab-based internship, research position, or co-op (industry/academia/non-profit, etc)
  • Up to 2 years of post-graduate work experience

Why AstraZeneca?

With emphasis placed on personal and professional development, we truly invest in you, your interests, and your potential. Working in a highly fast-paced yet deeply encouraging and collaborative environment, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership so you can put your knowledge into practice, but with all the mentorship and support you need.

Competitive salary, bonus & benefits

We offer a competitive salary including a base and performance-based bonus. We offer a generous paid time off program and a comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision/401K).

So, what’s next?

All applicants are required to complete a multiple-choice online assessment. You will receive the assessment within 2 weeks of applying and have 5 days to complete it.

If successful, your candidacy will potentially advance to 2 additional stages, including a 1-way video interview and a virtual panel interview.  Please note that the panel interview stage is approximately 6 hours long (with breaks), and your attendance is required for the entire time.

The panel interview day is tentatively scheduled for the week commencing November 4th.

Advert opens: Aug 26, 2024.

Advert closes: September 29, 2024