About the role#
This co-op position supports the Facilities and Engineering department at the Amgen manufacturing site in Juncos, Puerto Rico. You will contribute to the Pest Control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program by conducting field assessments and analyzing environmental data to help prevent pest activity. This role involves working across various internal teams and external service providers to improve site operations.
What you'll do#
- Conduct structured field assessments around facility buildings to identify environmental conditions that influence pest activity.
- Document soil, drainage, vegetation, and water accumulation patterns.
- Collect, organize, and manage field observations and project data.
- Use AI and other technology tools to drive improvements in operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Landscaping, EHS, Security, and external service providers.
- Review findings with project partners to identify risks and prevention opportunities.
- Prepare technical summaries, maps, inventories, reports, and presentations of your recommendations.
- Participate in on-the-job training to develop professional skills in a real-world setting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Completion of at least 2 years of study in Soil Science, Entomology, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, or Crop Protection before the start of the term.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule.
- Preferred qualifications include a 3.20 GPA or higher, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and experience with field data collection or environmental inspections.
- Familiarity with plant, insect, or soil identification and maintaining organized field records is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and strong technical writing skills are preferred.
- Willingness to conduct occasional outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
- Strong teamwork, organizational skills, and the ability to meet project milestones.
Location & details#
- Location: Juncos, Puerto Rico.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops human therapeutics to treat cancer, heart disease, and other conditions. Founded in 1980, the company is based in Thousand Oaks, California. It operates as a public company with over 41,000 employees. Its work focuses on biologics and the development of novel products.
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