Biometrics Summer Intern, PhD and Masters Students

We are seeking Master's and PhD students majoring in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Data Science or a related field for 12 Week Student Intern roles in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 18th - August 7th contract period. Position Duties: This role has 5 separate headcount for the descriptions listed below. Bioinformatics Summer Intern: Oncology Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Organoid characterization and clinical relevance assessment. Predictive biomarker discovery and patient selection strategy. Mechanism of action and resistance pathway analysis. Biostatistics Summer Intern: Oncology Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Establish optimal ctDNA molecular response cutoffs for ADC therapy. Assess methodologies for ctDNA molecular response analysis. Enable standardization of ctDNA-RECIST composite endpoints (stretch objective). Bioinformatics Summer Intern: Early Vaccines and Immune Therapies Apply cutting-edge bioinformatics techniques to analyze large datasets from human pathogens which will be used to support viral and bacterial programs. Develop bioinformatics skills and gain experience working in a cross-functional team. Statistics Summer Intern: Respiratory & Immunology Biometrics (2) Work closely with an experienced statistician on one statistical topic from clinical trials, such as Bayesian hierarchical models, estimands, and R programming. Reference literature and regulatory precedent to develop a solution that is practical and valuable. Present the outcomes of the project to a broad audience of Biometrics teams. Position Requirements: Master's and PhD students majoring in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Data Science or a related field. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026. Coding skills in R/RStan or SAS and data simulation experience is required. Experience with omics data analysis (RNA-seq, WES, or similar high-throughput datasets) required for bioinformatics role. Proficiency in Python required for biostatistics role. Time and self-management skills are required. Microsoft Office experience such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design. US Work Authorization is required at time of application. This role will not be providing OPT support. Ability to report onsite for 3-5 days a week. This role may provide relocation assistance to non-local candidates. Compensation range: $41.50 - $48 hourly Date Posted 15-Dec-2025 Closing Date 14-Jan-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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Salary : $42 - $48