Grad Intern – Machine Learning Engineer – Amgen’s Technology & Medical Organizations (Summer 2027)

Amgen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen invites students to join as a Grad Intern – Machine Learning Engineer in Technology, AI & Data for Summer 2027. The program emphasizes hands-on ML, data preparation, and dashboard development within pharma datasets. Eligible candidates include those pursuing advanced degrees in IT, CS, Engineering, or related fields, with strong Python/ML foundations and cloud exposure.

Base pay range in the U.S. is $35.34 – $41.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed; enrolled in relevant internship program or completed first year in MBA/MS/PhD program.
• Strong Python/R skills with data manipulation and ML basics.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prepare, and analyze structured and unstructured data with data engineers/scientists.
• Support model training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines.
• Explore pharmaceutical datasets for data-driven insights.
• Design visualizations and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Apply statistics including hypothesis testing, regression, and classification.
• Collaborate to implement and monitor ML models in production.
• Document technical processes, models, and tools.
• Experiment with data engineering and MLOps tools.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and team workflows.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Git

AWS

SCRUM/Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS/PhD internship programs

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Apache Airflow

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 – Machine Learning Engineer –** **Technology, AI & Data** **(Summer 2027)**

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this internship, you will acquire the valuable hands‑on skills and foundational experience needed to become a professional in your chosen field.

• Work closely with expert data engineers and scientists to clean, prepare, and analyze structured and unstructured data
• Support the development and automation of model training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines
• Help explore and analyze pharmaceutical commercial datasets for data‑driven insights
• Participate in the design of informative visualizations and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Learn and apply statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, regression, and classification
• Collaborate with the team on implementing and monitoring ML models in production environments
• Contribute to the documentation of technical processes, models, and tools.
• Experiment with new tools and techniques in data engineering and ML operations (MLOps)
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives to understand team workflow

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
• Must be available to accept and commit to future full‑time employment by July 2028, if offered

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek is exemplifies the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• 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

• In the process of completing the first year of a Master’s program with concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science (e.g., CS, CPE, SE), Engineering, Business, or related field
• 1 or more years relevant work experience
• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or health care industry experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong interpersonal, project management, analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self‑motivation, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
• Ability to operate independently, across functional lines, and with both internal and external customers
• Foundational experience in Python or R, including use of libraries for data manipulation (e.g., pandas, NumPy), visualization (e.g., matplotlib, seaborn), and machine learning (e.g., scikit‑learn, XGBoost)
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure (coursework or personal projects)
• Basic understanding of SQL and experience querying data from relational or big data sources
• Interest or coursework in NLP, time‑series analysis, or statistical modeling
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative coding practices
• Awareness of tools like Databricks, Apache Spark, or Apache Airflow is a plus
• Strong communication skills to optimally share technical findings with diverse audiences
• Coursework in one or more of the following areas: Business Systems analysis, Lean, Agile (SCRUM) and other SDLC processes, Software Development, Database Modeling, Web Design and Development, IT Management, Management of Cloud based application, B2B Collaboration, Enterprise systems such as configuration and management of ERP, CRM systems

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.