Quality Assurance/Quality Control lab-based internship

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. AstraZeneca Summer Internships introduce you to the world of ground-breaking drug development, embedding you in highly dedicatedteams,committed to delivering life-changing medicines to patients. Our 10–12-week program is designed for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. We offer exciting opportunities across Research & Development, Operations, and Enabling Units (Corporate functions).

Our internships immerse students in the pharmaceutical industry, allowing the opportunity to contribute to our diverse pipeline of medicines whether in the lab or outside of it. You will feel trusted and empoweredtotakeonnewchallenges, but with all the help and guidanceyouneedtosucceed. This internship will help you developessential skills, expand your knowledge, and build a network that will set you up for future success. You will be surrounded by curious,passionate, and open-minded professionals eager to learn and follow the science, fostering your growth in a truly collaborative and globalteam.

Our Macclesfield Quality Assurance (QA) organization ensures every product is safe, effective, and fit for use. Within QA, our Quality Control (QC) teams safeguard product quality through analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and the manufacturing environment. Co-located Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry laboratories host nine specialist teams delivering robust, compliant, patient-focused analytics.

QC Microbiology

Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, site water systems, andfinishedproducts.

Support manufacturing with timely data, technical insight, and compliance.

Areas include Process Assurance (environmental monitoring), Product Quality (bioburden, endotoxin, sterility), and Water, Support & Identification (water quality verification, microbial ID, sterile media/equipment supply).

Test excipients, raw materials, APIs, andfinishedproducts against Quality Standards within defined lead times.

Techniques span Chromatography (GC, HPLC, APC), Tablet testing and prep automation, Robotic sample preparation, and Wet chemistry (titration, water content, IR, UV).

Learn method execution and validation, data review, and how results support batch release.

QA Support Officer (Sampling & Archive)

Manage end-to-end records and sample archiving: receiving, storing, cataloguing, retrieving, and compliant disposal.

Train on the Records Management & Archiving (RMA) system; build expertise in data integrity andinspectionreadiness.

Conduct raw material identification testing (e.g., NIR, Raman) and sampling per drawings; support stakeholders with investigations and reports.

Gain exposure to GMP documentation (procedures, deviations, change controls, risk assessments, complaints) and contribute to LEAN problemsolving and continuous improvement. Work to cGMP, GDP, ICH Q10, and AstraZeneca standards.

Practical lab skills in microbiology and/or analytical chemistry; training in validated methods, data integrity, and GMP documentation.

Experience across quality systems, environmental monitoring, batch release testing, and records lifecycle management.

Exposure to automation and digital tools (chromatography systems, tablet testing, robotic prep, RMA).

Collaboration with manufacturing, QA, QC, and operations; build communication and problem-solving skills.

Insight into regulatory expectations andinspectionreadiness through real-world tasks.

Undergraduates in microbiology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical or related fields seeking a 10–12 week placement.

Curious, proactive learners who follow procedures, work safely, and thrive in teams.

Strong attentiontodetail and interest in quality, compliance, and lab science; prior lab exposure helpful but full training provided.

AstraZeneca is where you can immerse yourself in groundbreaking work with real patient impact.

Trusted to work on important projects, you’ll have the independence totakeonnewchallenges while receiving all the guidanceyouneedtosucceed. Our collaborativeenvironment is designed to help you growprofessionally and personally, surrounded by passionate individuals eager to makeadifference.

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca, starting with the recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics.

We offer reasonableadjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any reasonableadjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this excitingjourney!