Grad Intern - Molecular Assessment Group, Mass Spectrometry

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.

Grad Intern - Molecular Assessment Group, Mass Spectrometry

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will use cutting edge liquid chromatography mass spectrometry methods to characterize proteins, helping to discover the next drug candidate to test in patients and cure disease.

• Develop methods for characterizing multiple antibody formats using prototype liquid chromatography (LC) columns, assessing sensitivity, resolution, and throughput.
• Characterize polyclonal antibodies by mass spectrometry (MS).
• Review scientific literature to understand existing methods in the field.
• Prepare and present research findings to the team.
• Gain a deeper understanding of analytics for protein research in biotechnology, develop presentation and research skills, and expand your biotech network.
• Co-author a scientific publication post-internship.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The bright and creative individual we seek is a collaborative researcher 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 internship starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship or co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentration(s) in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related field
• Proficiency in optimizing liquid chromatography gradients, setting up LC instruments (column exchange, solvent purging, etc.), and interpreting LC-UV chromatograms
• Preference given to candidates with experience using Thermo Q Exactive EMR model instruments, performing intact mass deconvolution, or collecting intact/native mass spectrometry data
• Knowledge of protein and antibody structure is a plus
• Ability to read scientific literature, write experimental plans, and execute experimental work
• Availability to be on-site in South San Francisco 100% of the time, with time split between the lab and data analysis depending on the project stage
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to document data and results in electronic lab notebooks, presentations, and reports

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 - $40 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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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.

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