Description
**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.
**Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Immunoengineering**
**May – December, 2026**
**Burnaby, British Columbia**
**What You Will Do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen British Columbia, located in Burnaby, is a research center of excellence focused primarily on the use of cutting-edge platform technology for the discovery of therapeutic antibodies. We are seeking talented, highly motivated students to join our core groups to learn and utilize skills in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology. You will join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia, partnering closely with a supervisor and contribute to projects that could potentially have a direct impact on human health.
+ Learn and apply basic and modern lab techniques (e.g. tissue culture, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, bioassays, imaging, automation, mass spec, NGS).
+ Participate in the development of novel experiments and methods.
+ Utilize advanced fit-for-purpose laboratory instruments and systems.
+ Application of the knowledge from researching literature to experiments.
+ Experimental design, execution, and data analysis/documentation.
+ Join one of the functional teams at Amgen British Columbia:
+ Antibody Discovery and Screening: antibody discovery by in vivo and in vitro platforms and high throughput screening technologies.
+ Experimental Immunology: this role investigates human immune responses and cellular phenotypes through in vitro experimentation, with an emphasis on spectral cytometry and quantitative data analysis.
**What We Expect of You**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative teammate 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
+ 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 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 internship starts
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Degree concentration(s) in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
+ Able to work for two consecutive four months terms
+ General knowledge of cell biology, immunology, biochemistry & molecular biology
+ Previous lab experience, completion of previous co-op term(s), or internship experience
+ Experience with PCR, cloning, mammalian cell culture, transfection, and flow cytometry
+ High attention to detail and ability to comply with written procedures
+ Strong written and oral communications skills
+ Ability to function effectively as part of a team
+ Excellent organizational, record keeping and time management skills
**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 annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is $45000 – $55,000.
+ 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.**
**careers.amgen.com**
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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.
**Sponsorship**
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
