Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery

Amgen; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Burnaby is seeking an Undergraduate Co-Op Student for R&D Biologics Discovery. The candidate will learn lab techniques and support impactful research projects. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s program and can commit to a full-time internship. The position entails participating in various functional teams, gaining exposure to cutting-edge drug discovery processes. Competitive salary within CAD 45,000–55,000 range.

Benefits

Professional experience at a large biotech company

Networking opportunities

Exposure to drug discovery processes

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
• Completion of one year of study prior to internship.
• Must not be employed at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply basic and modern lab techniques.
• Participate in development of novel experiments and methods.
• Join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia.

Job description

Overview

Amgen is a research-focused biotechnology company working to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Our four therapeutic areas are Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. We seek motivated undergraduates for a Co-op in R&D Biologics Discovery at Amgen British Columbia, Burnaby.

Undergraduate Co-Op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery
Jan 5th, 2026 – Aug 31st, 2026 | Burnaby, British Columbia

What You Will Do

Amgen British Columbia is a research center focused on platform technology for antibody discovery. You will join one of the functional teams, work with a supervisor, and contribute to projects with potential impact on human health.

Essential Functions:

• Learn and apply basic and modern lab techniques (e.g., tissue culture, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, bioassays, imaging, automation, mass spec, NGS).
• Participate in development of novel experiments and methods.
• Use advanced laboratory instruments and systems.
• Apply literature research to experiments.
• Experimental design, execution, data analysis and documentation.
• Join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia:
• Discovery Protein Science: protein design, production, and characterization for therapeutic discovery
• Immune Repertoire Strategy and Generation: develop strategies and analyze antibody immune repertoires from transgenic platforms to support early-stage discovery
• Antibody Discovery and Screening: discovery using in vivo and in vitro platforms and high-throughput screening
• In Vitro Pharmacology: develop and run assays to identify molecules with desired function
• Synthetic Immunoengineering: understand and manipulate the immune system through chemical biology, protein engineering, and immunology

What We Expect of You

We value diverse contributions to serve patients. The candidate is a Co-op with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent
• Completion of one year of study prior to internship
• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the internship
• Must not be employed at the start of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentrations in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related
• Available for two consecutive four-month terms
• Knowledge of cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, and molecular biology
• Previous lab experience or prior co-op/internship
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, transfection, and flow cytometry
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Strong written and oral communication
• Team-oriented with good organization and record-keeping

What You Can Expect from Us

We support your professional and personal growth and well-being during the co-op. Benefits include:

• Professional/scientific experience at a large biotechnology company with competitive pay
• Opportunity to work with skilled scientists and build a network in the industry
• Exposure to drug discovery and development processes

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is CAD 45,000–CAD 55,000.

Amgen was recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Details available in the LinkedIn listing.

Apply now to make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com

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Application deadline: Amgen does not have a fixed deadline; applications are accepted until we select a candidate or the role is filled.