Grad Co-op - Operations - EHS - Thousand Oaks, CA (Hybrid)

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 Co-op - Operations - EHS - Thousand Oaks, CA (Hybrid)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) department in our Thousand Oaks, CA headquarters is looking for a graduate student interested in a 12-month Co-op assignment. The position will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and reporting EHS performance metrics (e.g., incident rates, program specific leading and lagging KPIs).
• Support development of dashboards and visual tools using platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Use generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to accelerate documentation, analyze data trends, create draft reports, and improve clarity of safety communications.
• Use Microsoft Copilot within Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to improve productivity, automate calculations, and enhance report generation and presentation.
• Research emerging trends in EHS technology, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The individual we seek is an enthusiastic learner 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 co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentrations in Environmental and Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences or Industrial Hygiene
• Experience with industrial hygiene instrumentation
• Applied knowledge of Cal/OSHA, OSHA and EPA regulations
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a rapidly evolving environment
• Computer literate including MS Office Suite

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 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.

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

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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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