Graduate Co-op - Operations - Drug Substance Pilot Plant

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Graduate Co-op - Operations - Drug Substance Pilot Plant

What You Will Do

As a Graduate Co-op at Amgen, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, contribute to projects, and network with professionals in the industry. You'll assist in various tasks and projects, developing your skills and gaining a deeper understanding of your field.

We are seeking a hardworking individual to join the Biologics Drug Substance organization. This Co-op will be approximately 24 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 a graduate 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 biomanufacturing company. You will become part of the Pilot Plant / Drug Substance Network – Amgen’s Center of Excellence for advancing new technologies – and will be mentored by senior staff members.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this full-time, 6-month program (January – June/July 2025), you will have the opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in our state-of-the-art Mammalian Cell Culture and Purification lab. Some of the projects you may work on include:

• Developing and refining digital capabilities including methods for standardizing real-time data collection and visualization utilizing both cloud-based architecture
• Data analysis and modeling for experimental runs in our lab and across the network
• Integrating Process Analytical Tool (PAT) results for tech transfer
• Optimizing organizational tools and digital systems to streamline data flow and team communication
• Characterization of new and existing equipment, identifying boundary limits and critical parameters
• Developing simple business processes to manage facets of a complex organization

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The kind of individuals we seek are hands-on self-starters 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
• 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 Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. program before the 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 Co-op starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the Co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in coding, especially with Python
• Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Engineering track graduate program
• Demonstrated an integrated focus on data analysis/regression/machine learning and biological topics

What You Can Expect of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $30.00 - $40.00 an 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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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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