Student Internship Spotlight: AstraZeneca
‘27 Chemical Engineering - Traditional Track
Abi Postus
‘27 Chemical Engineering - Traditional Track
Where was your internship?
AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD
When was your internship?
May 2025 to August 2025
What was the focus of your internship?
Heat & Material Balances for Continuous Bioprocessing System
What was the best part of your internship OR what was the biggest learning moment of your internship?
Learning about the intricacies of all the different process systems employed for different pharmaceutical productions was really cool. Also, directly applying what I had learned in ENCH 215 and ENCH 225L was extremely satisfying.
What advice do you have for students who are interested in getting an internship?
Apply, apply, apply! If you're at all interested in the work the job listing states you would be doing, you should apply. It costs nothing and the more jobs you apply to, the better your chances.
What are your goals after graduation?
Work as a process engineer in the pharmaceutical industry.
Are you a member of any clubs/campus organizations?
TF for ENCH 215
Learn more about Abi Postus: www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-postus-90933b32a
Posted: November 24, 2025, 9:40 AM
