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 Pilot Plant Downstream
LIVE
THIS COULD BE YOUR EVERYDAY
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this full-time, 6-month program (JULY – DECEMBER 2023), 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 Plants. Under the supervision of a pilot plant engineer, you will find yourself working on exciting projects that include:
- Process equipment testing and prototype evaluation
- Hands-on assistance to a variety of plant operations in downstream drug purification
- Evaluating performance of new flow and pressure sensing instruments
We are seeking hardworking individuals to join the Pilot Plant Network as Undergrad University Co-Ops. THIS WILL BE A FULL-TIME, ON-SITE ENGAGEMENT. This invaluable Co-Op provides 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 that includes 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.
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 individuals we seek are hands-on self-starters 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 co-op starts
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the co-op
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Majoring in Engineering or Biotech related STEM discipline
- Previous co-op or internship experience
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.
- 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.
