Grad Intern - Pathology Lab

Amgen Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in South San Francisco, CA offers a Grad Intern position in the Pathology Lab to help develop and implement tissue-based assays supporting target expression and preclinical model development. You will work with a mentor on IHC staining, manage databases, use image analysis software, and present findings at program end.

Applicants must be enrolled in college and located in the U.S. The internship emphasizes safety, collaboration, and scientific excellence within Amgen's inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress; must have senior standing.
• Enrollment in MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or PhD program and completion of the first year before internship starts.
• Located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of tissue-based assays.
• Perform IHC staining under mentorship and contribute to assay optimization.
• Manage databases and input information, data, and records.
• Utilize image analysis software to generate quantitative data.
• Present internship findings at program conclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Tissue-based assays

Team collaboration

Data management

Attention to safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree completed

MBA or Master’s or PharmD/PhD internship requirements

First year completion before internship starts

Tools

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

In situ hybridization (ISH)

Image analysis software

Job description

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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 - Pathology Lab

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

During this program, you will work with the Pathology group in South San Francisco, CA to help develop and implement specialized tissue-based assays to support specific questions on target expression and preclinical model development.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow all laboratory safety and compliance guidelines.
• Working with a mentor to perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and contribute to assay optimization and validation.
• Manage databases and input information, data, and records.
• Utilize image analysis software to generate quantitative data.
• Present internship findings at the conclusion of the program.

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 innovative individual we seek is a highly motivated team player with these 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

• Degree concentration(s): Life Sciences, Biology or related field
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Hands‑on experience with tissue-based assays, such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), or in situ hybridization (ISH).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

What You Can Expect of Us

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

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.

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. Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Salary Range USD - USD Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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