Technical skills
About this role
Join AstraZeneca's Oncology Targeted Discovery team in Kendall Square for a hands-on summer internship focused on drug conjugates. As an In Vitro Oncology Intern, you will work on a specialized, short-term project supporting assay development and milestones-running cell-based experiments to evaluate novel oncology payloads and antibodies, analyzing the results, and sharing insights with scientists across the organization.
What You'll Do
Run in vitro experiments: Conduct cell-based experiments to evaluate the activity of novel oncology payloads and/or antibodies, including routine culture and maintenance of carcinoma cell lines, preparation of dosing dilutions, and execution of cytotoxicity and/or functional assays such as CellTiter-Glo, immunofluorescence staining, and high-content imaging.
Manage experimental workflows: Plan, execute, and document experiments by maintaining accurate laboratory records, organizing study designs, tracking results, and ensuring data quality in support of oncology targeted discovery research projects.
Analyze and visualize data: Use tools including and beyond Excel, such as GraphPad Prism and Genedata Screener, to generate clear summaries and identify trends that support decision-making for iterative studies.
Communicate results: Prepare concise presentations and scientific updates for diverse audiences, including project team members and research scientists across departments, effectively communicating experimental outcomes and big-picture insights.
- Required
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.
- Rising junior (graduating 2029) or rising senior (graduating 2028)
- Hands-on pipetting experience.
- Basic proficiency with Excel calculations and PowerPoint.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
- This role will not be granted OPT support.
- Ability to report on site to Cambridge, MA.
- This role will not provide relocation assistance.
- Hourly range: $37-$39
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional wet lab experience, such as cell culture and sterile technique.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as GraphPad Prism.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
- #earlytalent
- Date Posted
- 27-Oct-2026
- Closing Date
- 12-Nov-2026
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