Job Description:

At AstraZeneca, our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We believe the best way we can achieve this is to put science at the center of everything we do. It is this commitment that drives our ability to discover, develop and deliver the advancements the world needs in complex and difficult diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. 

The Internships at this site will run on a 10 week program schedule from May 18, 2026 – July 24th, 2026. This is a paid, full time (40 hours/week) position at the AstraZeneca manufacturing facility located at 4601 Highway 62 East in Mt. Vernon, IN.

Over the course of the summer, each intern will perform department specific day to day activities as assigned by their Mentor-Supervisor.  Each intern will also be assigned a key project of which they will be responsible for leading, executing and reporting out on to Site Leadership and staff.  Internship Mentors will guide and coach interns throughout the summer. Interns will also have the opportunity to job shadow and participate in various lunch and learns to gain a broad understanding of all functions at the Mt. Vernon site. 

Roles at Mt. Vernon will fall under the following functional areas: 

💼 Business Operations

• Project Management Intern
  Support cross-functional teams in planning, tracking, and delivering key site initiatives. Learn how to manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Learning & Development Intern
  Help design and deliver training programs that support employee growth and compliance. Gain exposure to instructional design, onboarding, and digital learning tools.
• Supply Chain Intern
  Contribute to the planning and coordination of materials, inventory, and logistics. Learn how medicines move from production to patients.
• Finance Intern
  Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Gain hands-on experience with financial systems and decision-making processes.

🔬 Chemistry & Biology

• Quality Control Intern
  Perform lab-based testing and support analytical methods to ensure product quality. Learn about Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and lab instrumentation.
• Quality Compliance Intern
  Support audits, documentation, and regulatory readiness activities. Learn how quality systems ensure patient safety and product integrity.
   

🛠️ Engineering & Technology

• Operational Excellence Intern
  Work on continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools. Help identify ways to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Validation Intern
  Assist in validating equipment, processes, and systems to meet regulatory standards. Learn how new technologies are qualified for production use.
• Packaging Maintenance Intern
  Support maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging equipment. Gain hands-on experience with mechanical systems and production lines.
• Capital Engineering Intern
  Contribute to the planning and execution of capital projects, including equipment upgrades and facility expansions.
• Facilities Engineering Intern
  Help maintain and improve building systems, including HVAC, utilities, and infrastructure. Learn how engineering supports a safe and efficient workplace.
• Form Maintenance Intern
  Assist with the upkeep and optimization of manufacturing forms and documentation systems used in production.
• Information Technology Intern
  Support IT systems and digital tools that power manufacturing operations. Gain experience in troubleshooting, data management, and user support.
• Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Intern
  Contribute to initiatives that promote a safe and sustainable workplace. Support risk assessments, audits, and environmental compliance efforts.

Individual roles' requirements vary, and the below are applicable to all: 

• Studying to complete Bachelor’s degree or higher in an area related to the role.

• Candidates must have an expected graduation date set for after August 2026

• Basic understanding of technical areas related to functional area of internship position. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. 

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application. 

• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa (e.g., CPT, H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or other non-immigrant status). 

  • This role will not be providing CPT or OPT letters of support.

• Must have demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives. 

• Must have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.