Translational Sciences undergrad intern

About the Role

Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients. Amgen pioneers biotech in the fight against serious illnesses, focusing on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. The Translational Sciences undergrad intern will support research that advances human-relevant in vitro assays for drug safety testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory studies using human cell culture models.
• Assist with experiments that assess cellular responses relevant to drug safety.
• Record, organize, and analyze experimental data.
• Compare findings across assay conditions and cell types to evaluate assay performance.
• Present results and observations to the research team.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Perform laboratory studies using human cell culture models.
• Assist with experiments that assess cellular responses relevant to drug safety.
• Record, organize, and analyze experimental data.
• Compare findings across assay conditions and cell types to evaluate assay performance.
• Present results and observations to the research team.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety practices.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing.
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program.
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Interest in drug development, cell biology, laboratory research, and improving human-relevant in vitro safety assays.
• Prior cell culture or molecular biology experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and clear communication skills.
• Experience organizing or analyzing data is a plus.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program.