Grad Intern – R&D Translational Immunology (Summer 2027)

Amgen Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Grad Intern – R&D Translational Immunology (Summer 2027) seeks a curious scientist to develop NAMs to evaluate hematotoxicities and contribute to assay design. You will maintain 2D/3D primary immune cell cultures and apply flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, and Luminex to assess toxicities.

The role requires full-time availability, current enrollment in an accredited program, and location in the United States for the internship duration. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred focused training in immunology, cell biology, oncology, or toxicology.
• Experience with 2D/3D primary cell culture and cellular immunology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Developing mechanism-based NAMs to evaluate hematotoxicities.
• Assist assay design through literature-based evaluation.
• Maintain and analyze primary immune cell cultures in 2D and 3D.
• Apply immunological techniques including multiplex flow cytometry and ELISA/MSD/Luminex.
• Present findings to Translational Safety and Risk Sciences team.

Skills

Immunology

Cell biology

Toxicology

Flow cytometry

2D/3D cell culture

Project design

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

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. 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 – R&D Translational Immunology (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing mechanism-based in vitro New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to evaluate hematotoxicities.
• Contributing to assay design through literature-based evaluations
• Maintaining, differentiating and analyzing various primary immune cell types in 2D and 3D cultures
• Applying immunological techniques, including multiparametric flow cytometry and ELISA/MSD/Luminex, to assess toxicities
• Presenting research findings to the broader Translational Safety and Risk Sciences team

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
• 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.

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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.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The motivated individual we seek is an inquisitive scientist 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 with concentration(s) in immunology, cell biology, oncology, or toxicology
• Strong foundational training in immunology with demonstrated expertise in cellular immunology, primary cell culture techniques and flow cytometry
• Hands-on experience with 2D and 3D primary cell culture and microscopic evaluation
• Proven ability to contribute to project design and solve complex scientific challenges

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.

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. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen