Undergraduate Intern R&D Oncology Research

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

Amgen's shared mission is to serve patients living with serious illnesses, and that purpose drives everything the company does. Since 1980, Amgen has helped pioneer biotech in the fight against some of the world's toughest diseases.

Amgen focuses on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. The company is advancing a broad pipeline of medicines for cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. Its culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based.

What You Will Do

During this program, you will take part in Oncology discovery research. You will help develop and evaluate approaches for characterizing therapeutic candidates and generate data that supports early-stage screening and candidate prioritization.

• Design and run experiments to characterize target biology and evaluate therapeutic candidate activity
• Develop and optimize in vitro assays to test sensitivity, reproducibility, and performance
• Analyze and interpret results, and keep detailed records in an electronic notebook
• Summarize and present findings during lab meetings and at an internal symposium

What We Expect of You

Amgen is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and curious summer intern.

Basic Qualifications: Amgen requires all undergraduate interns and co-op applicants to meet the following:

• 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

Program Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study at an accredited college or university before the internship starts
• Expected continued enrollment at an accredited college or university after the internship
• Must be located in the United States for the full internship
• Must be available to work full-time hours

What You Can Expect of Us

Amgen supports professional and personal growth and well-being through its benefits and collaborative culture.

• Build a network of colleagues that lasts throughout your time at Amgen and beyond
• Bring your authentic self and grow into the professional you want to be in a culture that values diverse thought and experience
• Take part in executive and social networking events, plus community volunteer projects

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants 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. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process.

Amgen will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.