Undergrad Co-op 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.

Undergrad Co-op Pilot Plant - West Greenwich, RI (January – June 2026)

What You Will Do

We are seeking an Undergrad University Co-op to join the Drug Substance Pilot Plant team. 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 last 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 biomanufacturing company. You will become part of the Pilot Plant Network – Amgen’s Center of Excellence for advancing new technologies – and will be mentored by senior staff members.

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this full-time, 6-month program (January – June 2026), 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. The ideal candidate will support the use of AI for continuous improvement. Some of the projects you may work on include:

• Developing and refining digital capabilities including methods for real-time data collection and visualization utilizing cloud-based architecture
• 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:

• 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 Co-op commencing
• Enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s or Combined Bachelor's/Master's degree program following the Co-op assignment at an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the Co-op starts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Co-op or Internship experience
• Junior or Senior
• Majoring in biological/chemical sciences and chemical engineering.

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.

• 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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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