Undergrad Co-op Student

**HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?**

Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will acquire the valuable hands-on skills and foundational experience to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.

**LIVE**
**This could be your everyday**

**What cool science you can do**:

- Participate in the development of novel experiments and methods.
- Access and use advanced fit-for-purpose laboratory instruments and systems.
- Design your own experiments and develop new biological and molecular assays.
- Evaluate, prepare and present your own data.

**WIN**
**Here’s what it takes to Win**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative team player with these 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
- Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
- Enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s or Combined Bachelor's/Master's degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
- Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Background in Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
- Previous laboratory experience with molecular biology or protein biochemistry.
- Previous experience with hands-on molecular biology, basic tissue culture and protein purification
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work for two consecutive four-month terms with continued employment for the second term dependent on a positive performance review at the end of the first term.
- Students with previous laboratory/co-op experience preferred (2nd work term +).
- Exquisite attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comply with written procedures.
- Excellent record keeping and time management skills.
- Willingness to accept new challenges as part of a high-functioning team.

**THRIVE**
**Some of the vast rewards of working here**

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
- 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 culture that values 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.
- Train alongside highly skilled scientists at the world’s largest biotechnology company.
- Gain key insights into modern drug discovery research and development.
- Contribute to projects that have the potential to directly impact human health and well-being.
- Acquire experience working with and developing cutting edge technologies.
- Build a network of industry contacts and participate in solving real-world scientific problems.
- Develop professional and scientific skills while earning money.

**APPLY NOW**

**for an internship that defies imagination**

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.