Oncology R&D Summer Intern — Lab Research & Data

Amgen Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in South San Francisco is seeking an Undergraduate Intern-R&D in Oncology for Summer 2027. You will engage in oncology discovery research to develop and evaluate innovative approaches, generating decision-enabling data for early-stage screening and candidate prioritization.

The program requires full-time availability, US residency, and a Bachelor’s degree in progress. You will collaborate with a team, document results, and present at internal forums, while experiencing Amgen’s

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterize target biology and evaluate therapeutic candidate activity.
• Develop and optimize in vitro assays to evaluate assay sensitivity, reproducibility, and performance.
• Analyze results and keep detailed records using an electronic notebook.
• Summarize and present findings during lab meetings and at an internal symposium.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Molecular/Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Immunology

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Job description

Amgen in South San Francisco is seeking an Undergraduate Intern-R&D in Oncology for Summer 2027. You will engage in oncology discovery research to develop and evaluate innovative approaches, generating decision-enabling data for early-stage screening and candidate prioritization.

The program requires full-time availability, US residency, and a Bachelor’s degree in progress. You will collaborate with a team, document results, and present at internal forums, while experiencing Amgen’s