Undergrad Co-Op Job at Amgen
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College Job
Job Description
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will acquire valuable hands-on skills and foundational experience needed to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.
We are seeking hardworking individuals to join the Pilot Plant Network as Undergrad University Co-Ops. This will be a full-time, on-site engagement.
This invaluable Co-Op provides an understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry today, as well as the challenges and opportunities that will drive the development of new medicines in the future. This Co-Op will be approximately 26 weeks that includes both project- based and experiential learning. Amgen provides a state-of-the-art workspace and promotes collaboration with senior leadership through a series of formal and informal events. Co-Ops will be encouraged to spend time participating in activities and networking with staff across the organization.
As an undergrad Co-Op you will apply coursework concepts to real-world situations working alongside and guided by industry professionals while gaining valuable experience working for a world-class global biomanufacturing company. You will become part of the Pilot Plant Network - Amgen’s Center of Excellence for advancing new technologies - and will be mentored by senior staff members.
Live
This could be your everyday
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this full-time, 6-month program (January – June 2023), you will have the opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in our state-of-the-art Mammalian Cell Culture and Purification Pilot Plants. Some of the projects you may find yourself working on include:
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Characterization of the relationship between shear rate, cell viability, tubing ID, RPM, for various pump types (peristaltic, magnetic). This work will help to inform cell culture operations such as inoculation on what types of setups are suitable under various conditions in order to avoid deleterious effects on cell growth profiles.
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Qualification of alternative thermoplastic elastomers for use in single-use flowpaths. Key study parameters will include tubing spallation, compatibility with various solutions used in cell culture operations, chemical stability, leachables, and extractables.
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Process modeling of complex cell culture processes using multivariate process modeling software.
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Develop and integrate new and improved automation and equipment, such as flow sensors and pneumatic valves, to enable more robust automated cell culture perfusion. This work will include flow sensor optimization and process analytical technology proof-of-concept development and testing.
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Evaluating and commissioning new manufacturing technologies in support of long-term strategy
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Hands-on operations experience (cell culture, purification, set-up, mixing studies)
Win
Here’s what it takes to Win
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The kind of individuals we seek are hands-on self-starters with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
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18 years or older
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Currently enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university (with a 3.0 minimum GPA) or equivalent
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Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to this Co-Op commencing
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Enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s or Combined Bachelor's/Master's degree program following the Co-Op assignment at an accredited college or university
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Must not be employed at the time the Co-Op starts
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous Co-Op or Internship experience
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Junior or Senior
Thrive
Some of the vast rewards of working here
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
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Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
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A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
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Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor
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For a career that defies imagination
If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Join us.
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We are leading biomanufacturing into a new generation of biologics, providing breakthrough medicines for the patients who need them. Every patient, every time. Learn more on our
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission – to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment, and inclusion in all that we do.
We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and uses its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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