Summer 2027 Small Molecule Oncology Bioscience Intern

AstraZeneca is seeking a Small Molecule Oncology Bioscience Intern to support cancer drug discovery research at its Kendall Square/Cambridge, Massachusetts location. This lab-based,internship will involve molecular and cellular biology experiments, cancer cell line maintenance, and testing drug candidates in biochemical and cell-based assays.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform molecular and cellular biology experiments, including cell culture, Western blotting, RT-PCR, and CRISPR-based gene editing.
• Maintain multiple cancer cell lines to support research activities.
• Test drug candidates using biochemical and cell-based assays.
• Collect and analyze experimental results.
• Record experimental procedures and scientific findings in a laboratory notebook.
• Summarize work and present regular updates at project team meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior meeting the applicable graduation timeline requirements with an anticipated graduation date set for after August 2027
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require future sponsorship.
• Ability to report on site to Kendall Square/Cambridge, MA 5 days per week.
• This role will not provide relocation assistance.

• Ability to work in a lab-based role conducted in a laboratory environment.
• Hourly rate: $37- $39 per hour
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Date Posted

12-Nov-2026

Closing Date

29-Nov-2026

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