Undergraduate Intern-R&D -Oncology Research (Summer 2027)

Amgen Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amgen Inc. invites undergrad students to join the Undergraduate Intern-R&D (Oncology Research) for Summer 2027 in the United States.

You will engage in Oncology discovery research to develop and evaluate innovative approaches for characterizing therapeutic candidates while generating data to support early-stage screening and prioritization. The program emphasizes hands-on lab work, design and execution of experiments, and communication of findings.

Competenze

• 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Mansioni

• Design and execute experiments to characterize target biology and evaluate therapeutic candidate activity.
• Develop and optimize in vitro assays to evaluate assay sensitivity, reproducibility, and performance.
• Analyze results and maintain detailed records in an electronic notebook.
• Summarize and present findings during lab meetings and internal symposiums.

Conoscenze

Wet lab workflows

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Strong communication/presentation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree program (enrolled)

GPA 3.0 minimum

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Undergraduate Intern-R&D (Oncology Research) (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will engage in Oncology discovery research to develop and evaluate innovative approaches for characterizing therapeutic candidates while generating decision-enabling data to support early-stage screening and candidate prioritization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to characterize target biology and evaluate therapeutic candidate activity
• Develop and optimize in vitro assays to evaluate assay sensitivity, reproducibility, and performance
• Analyze and interpret results and keep detailed records using an electronic notebook

• Summarize and present findings during lab meetings and at an internal symposium

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. We’re seeking a highly motivated, creative and curious summer intern with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 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 in Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or similar
• Familiarity with wet lab workflows, including mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique
• Strong communication and presentation skills

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.