Undergrad Co-op in Cambridge, MA

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, our shared mission is to serve patients living with serious illnesses. That mission guides everything we do.

Since 1980, Amgen has helped pioneer biotechnology in the fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. We focus on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. Our pipeline spans treatments for cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As part of the team, you will help research, manufacture, and deliver medicines that help people live longer, fuller, and happier lives.

Our culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you enjoy challenges, you will do well here.

What You Will Do

During this program, you will help develop new analytical methods for late phase drug substances and drug products. You will work closely with analytical chemists and organic chemists on the technical side of building analytical tools that improve understanding of key quality attributes in product and process for late phase synthetic programs.

You will also help advance automated software solutions that use AI and predictive modeling to streamline data interpretation. This work supports robust data packages for agency submissions as therapies move through the Amgen pipeline. You will help make data more consumable and accessible through automated software improvements and other digital tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
• Hands-on chemistry lab experience and a strong interest in the work
• Knowledge of chromatography and spectrometry, with a theoretical understanding
• Synthetic or organic chemistry knowledge
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, and AI or machine learning
• Basic biochemistry or peptide knowledge

What You Can Expect from Amgen

Amgen supports your professional and personal growth and well-being, with competitive benefits and a collaborative culture.

• Build a network of colleagues that will last well beyond your time here.
• Bring your authentic self to work in a culture that values diversity of thought and experience.
• Take part in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future full-time roles is not guaranteed.

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 accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process. Please contact us to request one.