Undergraduate Co-op Student – R&D Biologics Discovery
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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. 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 Biologics Discovery
Jan 4th, 2027 – Aug 31st, 2027
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 Biologics Discovery team to learn and utilize skills in the field of immunology, cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry. 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.
Potential Functions:
Learn and apply basic and modern lab techniques (e.g. tissue culture, flow cytometry, imaging, automation).
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.
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 team player 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:
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 (8 months total)
Previous lab experience, completion of previous co-op term(s), or internship experience
Ability to read and synthesize scientific literature
High attention to details
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 work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. There are many benefits to joining us for your co-op experience:
Gain professional/scientific experience at the world’s largest biotechnology company while earning competitive pay/salary.
Work alongside skilled scientists and build a network of industry contacts that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
Exposure to drug discovery research and development processes.
The annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is $45000 - $55,000.
Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.
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.
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