Undergrad Co-op: Drug Substance Synthesis & Process

Amgen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Amgen’s Cambridge team is seeking an Undergraduate Co-op in Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics, Chemical Engineering. The role focuses on delivering robust processes for API manufacture, supporting early to late development, and collaborating with R&D and Commercial partners.

The 6‑month program requires current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0+ GPA, located in the U.S. The site offers relocation assistance and an opportunity to work with experienced scientists and engineers in a

Qualifications

• Eligible to enroll as a full‑time undergraduate student in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and is located in the United States.
• Interest in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Data Sciences with focus on organic synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust processes and technologies for API manufacture across development stages.
• Interact with R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams to support partnerships.
• Learn process scale-up of small‑molecule intermediates using organic chemistry and engineering.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers deploying manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree student (full-time)

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

Python

Lab automation

Job description

Amgen’s Cambridge team is seeking an Undergraduate Co-op in Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics, Chemical Engineering. The role focuses on delivering robust processes for API manufacture, supporting early to late development, and collaborating with R&D and Commercial partners.

The 6‑month program requires current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0+ GPA, located in the U.S. The site offers relocation assistance and an opportunity to work with experienced scientists and engineers in a