Undergrad Co-op - Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering

Career Category

Operations

Job 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Undergrad Co-op - Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering

What You Will Do

Ready to make an impact? Join us in redefining the world through innovation! We are offering multiple co-op opportunities starting in January 2027. As a co-op, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience and advancing your professional skills. You’ll work on meaningful projects and initiatives, contributing to the team’s success while developing your own potential in our Operations organization centralized in Puerto Rico's End-to-End Manufacturing Site.

Measure and analyze current system and process performance.

Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization, maximizing AI and other technology tools.

Actively learn through on-the-job training to empower you to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and apply knowledge in real-world settings.

Identify and implement new processes across departments and functions.

Support the maintenance of detailed project plans and process performance metrics.

Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Prepare project justifications and proposals.

Other tasks may be assigned to align with business needs.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the co-op program.

Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent.

Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Biomedical, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry), prior to the co-op commencing.

Preferred Qualifications

3.20 GPA or higher.

Flexibility to participate in the program for 6 months up to 1 year.

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Strong teamwork orientation, organizational skills, and basic project management experience, ensuring completion and follow-up.

Engagement in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), along with strong technical writing abilities.

Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality results.

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.

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, team building activities, workshops, and more!

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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