Grad Intern – Bioanalytical Research Associate (Summer 2027)

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen invites applications for a Grad Intern – Bioanalytical Research Associate (Summer 2027) in the United States. The program offers hands-on opportunities to develop, validate, and implement bioanalytical methods for detecting anti-drug antibodies in non-clinical and clinical studies.

You will work in a team to perform sample prep, data documentation, analysis, and presentation of results, contributing to method development and validation.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university for internship.
• Student must be located in the United States for the internship duration.
• Preferred: biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology concentrations.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation and execution of analytical methods
• Documentation of data in an electronic lab notebook
• Data analysis and presentation of results in group meetings
• Collaborate in method development, validation or sample analysis

Skills

Lab techniques

Pipetting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA program

Master's program

PharmD program

PhD program

Tools

Electronic lab notebook

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity‑related conditions. 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.

Grad Intern – Bioanalytical Research Associate (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will participate in developing, validating and implementing bioanalytical methods for the detection of anti‑drug binding or neutralizing antibodies in non clinical and clinical studies. This assessment is important to understand the immunogenicity profile of the molecule and its potential impact to drug development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation and execution of analytical methods
• Documentation of experimental data in an electronic lab notebook
• Data analysis and presentation of results in group meetings
• Work in a team environment to contribute to method development, validation or sample analysis

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Must be available to work a full‑time schedule.
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co‑op
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The analytical individual we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

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

• 18 years or older
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentration(s) in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or related discipline
• Hands‑on laboratory experience and familiarity with pipetting techniques.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to generating reliable, reproducible results.

What You Can Expect of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.20 per hour.

• 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.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.