Post-Graduate Intern: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

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AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. We have received many honors, including:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list (2009)
• Woman Engineer Magazine's 18th Annual "Top 50 Employers" (2008)
• The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers (2007-2008)
• CEO Cancer Gold Standard Reaccreditation, CEO Roundtable on Cancer (2008 & 2009)
• 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers by Working Mother Magazine (2002 - 2008)
• 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune Magazine* (2008) *Only large pharmaceutical company included on the list
• Diversity MBA Magazine Top 50 Companies in Diversity Leadership (2008)
• Men's Fitness Top 15 Fittest Companies in America (2008)
• The Scientist Best Places to Work in Industry (2008)
• Fit-Friendly Company Award, American Heart Association (2007)
• Top Employer, Science Magazine (2002 - 2007)

Post-Graduate Intern

Job Summary

Responsibilities

We require a graduate student from chemical or process engineering or pharmaceutical sciences with some background in pharmaceutical solids- properties and processing. A good understanding of characterization of physical, chemical and mechanical properties of powders would be a plus. This is a Co-Op position for up to six months duration in the Process Engineering and Material Science section of the Product Development group within our Pharmaceutical and Analytical Research and Development department. The key purpose of the role is to provide support to a senior scientist or engineer or team manager towards the development and understanding of material characterization methods and robust manufacturing processes, with a particular emphasis on solid dosage formulation.


Major Responsibilities

-Work on a project designed by the manager or senior scientist for material testing, process understanding and modelling techniques.
-To develop an understanding of the impact of process variability on the quality attributes of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
-Independently perform assigned complex formulation, research or technology activities using novel and/or innovative approaches and problem solving techniques.
-Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutics sciences, increase professional stature, through publications, presentations, and patents, and initiate and maintain contacts within the industry and academia in order to become aware of new developments within the discipline.
-Exercise effective communication ability, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

The minimum education, training and experience requirements for the role are:

-A Masters degree and/or a Ph.D. candidate in pharmaceutical sciences or chemical engineering (or related disciplines).
-Completed coursework with the necessary credits for a Masters or Ph.D. degree preferably with electives that would provide a sound theoretical background in the fields of statics, mathematical modelling, material properties etc.

We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work:

• generous health and welfare benefits
• flexible scheduling
• child care programs
• learning and development opportunities
• fitness centers
• and other personal conveniences

At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it's the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.