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.

Undergrad Co-op - Drug Substance Pilot Plant

Live

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this full-time, 6-month program (July – December 2024), you will have the opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in our state-of-the-art Mammalian Cell Culture and Purification Pilot Plant. We are seeking a hardworking individual to join the Pilot Plant Network as an Undergrad University Co-Op. This full-time, on-site position will provide an understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry today, as well as the challenges and opportunities that will drive the development of new medicines in the future. This co-op will be approximately 26 weeks and include both project-based and experiential learning. Amgen provides a state-of-the-art workspace and promotes collaboration with senior leadership through a series of formal and informal events. Co-Ops will be encouraged to spend time participating in activities and networking with staff across the organization.

As an undergrad Co-Op, you will apply coursework concepts to real-world situations working alongside and guided by industry professionals while gaining valuable experience working for a world-class global bio-manufacturing company. You will become part of the Drug Substance Pilot Plant – Amgen’s Center of Excellence for advancing new technologies – and will be mentored by senior staff members. Some of the projects you may work on include:

• Developing and refining digital capabilities with automation including methods for real-time data collection for process analytical technologies and visualization utilizing cloud-based architecture

• Optimizing organizational tools and digital systems to streamline data flow and team communication

• Implementing monitoring technologies for early detection of process deviations

• Characterization of new and existing equipment, identifying boundary limits and critical parameters

• Developing simple business processes to manage facets of a complex organization

• Shaping and implementing safety related procedures and reviews

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The kind of individual we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

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

• 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 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 or co-op starts

• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous co-op or internship experience

• Sophomore or Junior Standing

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30 per hour.

• 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 a culture that values the 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.

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for a co-op that defies imagination

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Join us.

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