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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.

Grad Intern – R&D (Genome Analysis Unit)

Live

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will use single-molecule imaging methods and protein-dye conjugation methods to evaluate binding dynamics and nanoscale organization of BiTE molecules on T cells and tumor cells. This work ultimately aims to provide insights to maximize BiTE safety and efficacy profiles. Responsibilities will include:

• Optimize and characterize fluorescent labeling of BiTE molecules using single-molecule compatible dyes
• Independently design, perform, and analyze single-molecule BiTE imaging experiments, including troubleshooting and optimization of labeling and imaging assays
• Present data in team meetings

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The enthusiastic, skilled individual we seek is a dedicated scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

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

18 years or older

Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR PhD for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR PhD program before internship starts

Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship or co-op assignment

Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

Degree concentration(s) in Biological or other Life Sciences Field

Experience in cell-based assay development

Knowledgeable, highly motivated, creative, and collaborative with strong verbal and written communication skills

Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques

Basic experience with fluorescence confocal microscopy techniques

Experience with single-molecule imaging techniques is desirable but not required

Basic experience with programming and cellular image analysis (e.g. ImageJ, MATLAB, Python)

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.

Apply now

for an internship that defies imagination

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

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