Job Description
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
R&D Protein Biochemistry - Grad Intern What You Will Do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgens Large Molecule Discovery organization is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative
Summer Intern to join the Discovery Protein Science (DPS) group at our South San Francisco site. DPS is responsible for designing, planning and carrying out the generation of key enabling proteins to support discovery of small and large molecule therapeutics and ground-breaking novel modalities.
Responsibilities During this program, you will primarily engage in laboratory work, applying purification and analytical techniques to optimize antibody-based molecule production processes. Through this experience, you will gain insight into the protein production process in an industrial research setting and learn how to design and execute experiments to identify optimal strategies for producing novel antibody-based molecules. Responsibilities include assisting in the optimization of purification procedures, performing quality assessments using chromatographic and biophysical methods, as well as the following:
- Review and summarize project-related literature.
- Design, conduct, and troubleshoot project-related experiments.
- Analyze, interpret, and present results internally and engage with coworkers in scientific discussions.
- Document experimental procedures, observations, and results in electronic lab notebooks to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
What We Expect of You
Basic Qualifications We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. . The motivated individual we seek is a meticulous researcher with these qualifications:
Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship at Amgen must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Graduated with a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Masters OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship
- Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship
Preferred Qualifications - Degree concentration(s) in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics or related fields
- With minimum 6 months of laboratory experience
- Demonstrated scientific analysis and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on experience operating AKTA chromatography systems for protein purification
- Broad training in analytical techniques (SDS-PAGE, HPLC, LC-MS)
- Understanding of antibody structure and biophysical properties
- Understanding of common strategies for protein expression and purification
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal 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, well support your journey every step of the way.
The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $30-$40 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 youre 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.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com - Please search for Keyword R-231088
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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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer internship, Flexible hours,