Undergrad Co-op - Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering

Amgen; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen invites undergraduates to join its End-to-End Manufacturing Site in Puerto Rico as a co-op in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering, starting January 2027. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams on meaningful projects, gaining hands-on experience and advancing your professional skills within Amgen’s Operations organization.

You will learn through hands-on training, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and build your professional network while supporting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Biomedical, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry).
• Preferred GPA 3.20 or higher.
• Flexibility to participate in program for 6 months up to 1 year.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong teamwork orientation, organizational skills, and basic project management experience.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze current system and process performance.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization, maximizing AI and other technology tools.
• Actively learn through on-the-job training to gain practical experience and new skills.
• Identify and implement new processes across departments and functions.
• Support the maintenance of detailed project plans and process performance metrics.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project justifications and proposals.
• Other tasks may be assigned to align with business needs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Project management experience

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Career Category Operations 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 - Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering

What You Will Do

Ready to make an impact? Join us in redefining the world through innovation! We are offering multiple co-op opportunities starting in January 2027. As a co-op, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience and advancing your professional skills. You’ll work on meaningful projects and initiatives, contributing to the team’s success while developing your own potential in our Operations organization centralized in Puerto Rico's End-to-End Manufacturing Site.

• Measure and analyze current system and process performance.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization, maximizing AI and other technology tools.
• Actively learn through on-the-job training to empower you to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and apply knowledge in real-world settings.
• Identify and implement new processes across departments and functions.
• Support the maintenance of detailed project plans and process performance metrics.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project justifications and proposals.
• Other tasks may be assigned to align with business needs.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the co-op program. Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

We’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent.
• Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Biomedical, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry), prior to the co-op commencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.20 GPA or higher.
• Flexibility to participate in the program for 6 months up to 1 year.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong teamwork orientation, organizational skills, and basic project management experience, ensuring completion and follow-up.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), along with strong technical writing abilities.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality results.

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.
• 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, team building activities, workshops, and more!

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

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.

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.

A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen