Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented undergraduate students for an exciting co-op opportunity in R&D Biologics Discovery. This role offers a unique chance to work with cutting-edge technology in therapeutic antibody discovery, collaborating with experienced professionals in a vibrant research environment. You'll gain hands-on experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology, contributing to impactful projects that enhance human health. Join a culture that values innovation and personal growth while making a difference in the lives of patients. If you're ready to take on challenges and transform your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Networking Events

Community Volunteer Projects

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Completion of one year of study required before internship starts.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply modern lab techniques like tissue culture and molecular cloning.
• Participate in developing novel experiments and methods.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Immunology

Bioinformatics

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Tissue Culture

Flow Cytometry

Molecular Cloning

NGS

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery

Sep 2nd, 2025 – Apr 30th, 2026

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen British Columbia, located in Burnaby, is a research center of excellence focused primarily on the use of cutting-edge platform technology for the discovery of therapeutic antibodies. We are seeking talented, highly motivated students to join our core groups to learn and utilize skills in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and bioinformatics. You will join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia, partnering closely with a supervisor and contribute to projects that could potentially have a direct 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 the development of novel experiments and methods.
• Utilize advanced fit-for-purpose laboratory instruments and systems.
• Application of the knowledge from researching literature to experiments.
• Experimental design, execution, and data analysis/documentation.

Join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia:

• Immune Repertoire Strategy and Generation: Develop strategies and conduct analysis of antibody immune repertoires from transgenic animal platforms to support early-stage antibody discovery programs.
• Predictive Biology: building primary tumor organoids, optimizing the differentiation of stem cells into cells/ tissues of interest, and optimizing single cell screening to detect tumor cell killing.

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative team player with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• · Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
• Able to work for two consecutive four months terms
• General knowledge of cell biology, immunology, biochemistry & molecular biology
• Previous lab experience, completion of previous co-op term(s), or internship experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, transfection, and flow cytometry
• High attention to detail and ability to comply with written procedures
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, record keeping and time management skills

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in Canada is $45,000-55,000 CAD.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Apply now

for an internship/co-op that defies imagination

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Join us.

careers.amgen.com Please search for Keyword 214261

.

Career Category

College Job

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery

Location: Amgen British Columbia (Burnaby, Canada)

Sep 2nd, 2025 – Apr 30th, 2026

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen British Columbia, located in Burnaby, is a research center of excellence focused primarily on the use of cutting-edge platform technology for the discovery of therapeutic antibodies. We are seeking talented, highly motivated students to join our core groups to learn and utilize skills in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and bioinformatics. You will join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia, partnering closely with a supervisor and contribute to projects that could potentially have a direct 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 the development of novel experiments and methods.
• Utilize advanced fit-for-purpose laboratory instruments and systems.
• Application of the knowledge from researching literature to experiments.
• Experimental design, execution, and data analysis/documentation.

Join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia:

• Immune Repertoire Strategy and Generation: Develop strategies and conduct analysis of antibody immune repertoires from transgenic animal platforms to support early-stage antibody discovery programs.
• Predictive Biology: building primary tumor organoids, optimizing the differentiation of stem cells into cells/ tissues of interest, and optimizing single cell screening to detect tumor cell killing.

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative team player with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• · Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
• Able to work for two consecutive four months terms
• General knowledge of cell biology, immunology, biochemistry & molecular biology
• Previous lab experience, completion of previous co-op term(s), or internship experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, transfection, and flow cytometry
• High attention to detail and ability to comply with written procedures
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, record keeping and time management skills

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in Canada is $45,000-55,000 CAD.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Apply now

for an internship/co-op that defies imagination

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Join us.

careers.amgen.com Please search for Keyword 214261

.

About the company

Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.