About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to participate in Oncology discovery research. You will work on developing and evaluating new approaches to characterize therapeutic candidates, helping generate data for early-stage screening and candidate prioritization.
What you'll do#
- Design and execute experiments to characterize target biology and evaluate the activity of therapeutic candidates.
- Develop and optimize in vitro assays to assess sensitivity, reproducibility, and performance.
- Analyze and interpret your results while maintaining detailed records in an electronic notebook.
- Summarize your findings and present them during lab meetings and at an internal symposium.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Completion of at least one year of study prior to the internship.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent.
- You must be 18 years or older and located in the United States for the duration of the program.
- You must be enrolled in an accredited college or university following the conclusion of the internship.
- Preferred majors include Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Immunology.
- Familiarity with wet lab workflows, such as mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique, is preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in South San Francisco, California.
- The program term is Summer 2027.
- This position is paid at a rate of $28.87 per hour.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program. Sponsorship for future roles is not provided.
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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