Undergrad Co-op – DSTS – Chemical Engineering - (January – June 2027)

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

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.

Undergrad Co-op – Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics – Chemical Engineering – (January – June 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will use synthetic organic chemistry and chemical engineering principles to deliver robust processes and technologies for the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) from early- to late-stage development, and serve our R&D, Clinical and Commercial partners. The Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics organization is principally concerned with translating developmental processes into commercial manufacturing reality through scientific expertise, innovative engineering, and deployment of manufacturing technologies.

The department at our Cambridge, Massachusetts location is looking for an Undergraduate student interested in a 6-month Co-op placement. The Co-op will learn the principles of process scale-up of small-molecule intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients using synthetic organic chemistry and chemical engineering principles. The Co-op will have an opportunity to interact with scientists and engineers implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for multiple product modalities. Relocation in the form of a transportation allowance will be provided for eligible candidates.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the co-op commencing
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the co-op program
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the co-op 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 passionate and driven individual we seek exemplifies the following 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

• Degree concentration(s) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and/or Data Sciences, with a focus or interest in organic synthesis and chemical engineering.
• Strong interpersonal, project management, analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self‑motivation, flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
• Having experience in one of the listing areas below will be a plus: hands‑on experience in the laboratory, flow chemistry, biocatalysis, lab automation, data analysis using Python.

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.

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.

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.