Translational Sciences undergrad intern (Summer 2027)

1001 Amgen Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Translational Sciences undergrad intern for Summer 2027 to support research advancing human-relevant in vitro assays for drug safety testing.

You will perform laboratory studies, assist with experiments, record and analyze data, and present results to the team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Scientifically minded

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (enrolled)

GPA 3.0 minimum

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.

Translational Sciences undergrad intern (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do Let’s 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:

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s 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, we’ll 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 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.

About Amgen

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.

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.

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.

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