Internship Job at MedImmune
Job Opening: 6 Month Internship – Computational Fluid Dynamics in
Formulation Sciences Dept., MedImmune, LLC, Gaithersburg, MD
Project Description:
We seek a highly-motivated and talented intern for a six month internship to apply Computational Fluid Dynamics to model the fluid mechanics underlying biologic drug filling using time-pressure pumps and piston pumps into vials and syringes. The intern will also apply CFD to model dilution of drug substance in the final formulation step in large bags (50 L – 500 L) using magnetic mixers or levitated mixers common in the bio-pharma industry. The intern will report to a scientist in the Process Engineering Group (Formulation Sciences Dept.) at MedImmune’s R&D headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The complexity level of this position is high. This work is slated exclusively for publication in scientific and engineering journals, and for presentation at scientific conferences.
Suitable disciplines:
Candidates currently enrolled for a Master of Science (MS) degree are preferred in the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering etc. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of fundamental fluid mechanics. Knowledge of non-Newtonian protein solution rheology is desirable. The candidate must be proficient in CFD on the ANSYS Fluent CFD platform. BS level candidates will be considered only if they can demonstrate proficient in ANSYS Fluent. Ph.D. level students are not eligible for the MedImmune internship program.
The ideal candidate will have already demonstrated skills of critical and independent thinking and self-motivation. He/she must be a team player and have strong intellectual curiosity, and must be comfortable in effectively working with and communicating across a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers of different disciplines.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must apply directly online to be considered. The link to the job description is
About the Organization:
MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
MedImmune strives to provide better medicines to patients, new medical options for physicians and rewarding careers to employees. With approximately 3,000 employees worldwide and headquarters in Maryland, MedImmune is dedicated to advancing science and medicine to help people live better lives and is wholly owned by AstraZeneca plc (LSE: AZN.L, NYSE: AZN).
For more information, visit MedImmune’s website at http://www.medimmune.com.