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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 (Machine Learning for Protein Design)

Live

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.  During this program, you will join the Computational and Data Sciences Biologics Discovery Team and work on the development and application of Machine Learning algorithms to create models relevant to the design of therapeutic proteins and RNAs.  You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with data scientists and molecular engineers.  Your project will produce key technologies that support the discovery and optimization of large molecule therapeutics, including innovative multi-specific modalities across Amgen’s therapeutic areas.  This opportunity will let you see first-hand how early-stage large molecule drug development is conducted.

You will use Machine Learning to create models relevant to the design protein sequences.  The specific project will be based on your background and interests, but our team uses a variety of techniques, including generative models, transformers, reinforcement learning, multi-task learning, active learning, and sequential model-based optimization.  You will work with both historical and incoming data to develop and evaluate models. The ideal candidate will have a great foundation in Machine Learning theory, the ability to learn and implement/modify new techniques quickly, and proven experience in applied data science.  Experience with protein sequences and/or structures is a bonus.  

Your specific responsibilities will be as follows:

• Assist in data wrangling and cleaning
• Use transformers to embed molecular sequences
• Implement the data analysis pipelines
• Evaluate different feature sets and Machine Learning methods

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The individual we seek is passionate about the application of AI and Machine Learning to drug discovery and has 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 concentrations:  Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Familiarity with:

• Python, or other high-level languages
• Scikit-learn, or related packages
• PyTorch, TensorFlow, or related packages
• Best practices in Data Science (ex. feature selection, model selection, etc.)
• Multi-task learning and Active learning – or willing to learn on the job

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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