Translational Sciences undergrad intern (Summer 2027)

BioSpace; South San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amgen in the United States offers a Translational Sciences undergrad intern position for Summer 2027. You will support research advancing human-relevant in vitro assays for drug safety testing, including 2D cell culture models, to inform safety decisions during medicine development.

Responsibilities include performing lab studies, assisting with experiments, recording and analyzing data, presenting results to the team, and following lab procedures and safety practices.

Formación

• Student must be enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's program with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, bioengineering, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Perform laboratory studies using human cell culture models.
• Assist with experiments that assess cellular responses relevant to drug safety.
• Record, organize, and analyze experimental data.
• Compare findings across assay conditions and cell types to evaluate assay performance.
• Present results and observations to the research team.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety practices.

Educación

Biology/biochemistry-related degree in progress

Undergraduate/graduate enrollment in accredited college

Descripción del empleo

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Translational Sciences undergrad intern (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Let's change the world. During this program, you will support research that advances human-relevant in vitro assays for drug safety testing. Drug safety testing helps identify potential safety concerns early and informs decisions during medicine development. Many established assays use 2D cell cultures, which may not fully capture human biology; more human-relevant models may help make safety assessments more informative.

• Perform laboratory studies using human cell culture models.
• Assist with experiments that assess cellular responses relevant to drug safety.
• Record, organize, and analyze experimental data.
• Compare findings across assay conditions and cell types to evaluate assay performance.
• Present results and observations to the research team.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety practices.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The curious, detail-oriented individual we seek is a scientifically minded learner who is eager to contribute and has these qualifications:

Amgen Requires That All Individuals Applying For An Undergrad Internship Or a Co-op Assignment At Amgen Must Meet The Following Criteria

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelors Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Interest in drug development, cell biology, laboratory research, and improving human-relevant in vitro safety assays.
• Prior cell culture or molecular biology experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and clear communication skills; experience organizing or analyzing data is a plus.

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, well support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $28.87 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 youre 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.

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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.

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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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.

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