Grad Intern - Lead Discovery & Characterization (2025 Summer)

Amgen

3+ years

$30 - $40 per hour.

South San Francisco

10 Jan. 8, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: MBA/ Pharm.D/ Ph.D Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Grad Intern - Lead Discovery & Characterization (Cell-based high-content imaging assays)

Location: South San Francisco, CA (Remote options may be available)
Business: Amgen
Program: 2025 Summer Internship

What You Will Do

Join Amgen's Lead Discovery & Characterization (LD&C) group as a grad intern and support cutting-edge drug discovery efforts. In this role, you'll be working on a project focused on the delivery of conjugated siRNA to non-hepatic cells, a critical step in advancing siRNA therapeutic approaches targeting non-hepatic tissues. The focus is to utilize RNA FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) assays to screen for regulators of siRNA delivery, contributing to Amgen's RNAi therapeutic advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

Cell Culturing: Maintain and culture cells for experiments.
High-Throughput Assays: Learn and execute RNA FISH imaging assays on an automated platform.
siRNA Screening: Perform siRNA transfection in target cells and screen siRNA libraries for potential regulators.
Mechanism of Action Study: Continue studying siRNA delivery via receptors, assessing the impact of target gene knockdown.
Analysis: Analyze, interpret, and present results to internal teams.
Literature Review: Conduct a literature review and summarize project-related findings.
Collaboration: Engage in scientific discussions with colleagues and contribute to project outcomes.

What We Expect of You

Amgen seeks a highly motivated and hard-working graduate student with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older.
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Currently enrolled in an MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program at an accredited institution, and have completed the first year of the program before the internship starts.
Located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Must not be employed at the time the internship begins.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree concentration in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
Strong cell culture skills with experience in siRNA transfection.
Background in cell-based assay development; experience with high-content imaging assays is a plus.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

What You Can Expect of Us

Amgen offers a comprehensive internship experience that nurtures both personal and professional growth. As a grad intern at Amgen, you’ll:

Hourly Compensation: $30 - $40 per hour.
Networking: Build connections with colleagues that will grow throughout your career.
Career Growth: Access a culture that values diversity and flexibility, enhancing your personal strengths.
Community Impact: Participate in executive and social networking events and community volunteer projects.

Why Amgen?

At Amgen, we strive to transform the lives of patients globally by pioneering the biotech field. Join us in our mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses and help us push the boundaries of science.

Amgen fosters a collaborative, innovative, and diverse environment that offers opportunities for growth and career advancement while supporting your well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law.

If you require accommodations for the application process, please contact Amgen.

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Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

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Grad Intern - Lead Discovery & Characterization (2025 Summer)

Job Description

Job Title: Grad Intern - Lead Discovery & Characterization (Cell-based high-content imaging assays)

What You Will Do

Key Responsibilities:

What We Expect of You

Basic Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

What You Can Expect of Us

Why Amgen?

Equal Opportunity Employment

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