Grad Intern Pathology LAB

Location: South San Francisco, California Employment Type: Full time

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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.

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Grad Intern - Pathology Lab

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will work with the Pathology group in South San Francisco, CA to help develop and implement specialized tissue-based assays to support specific questions on target expression and preclinical model development.

The key responsibilities

Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow all laboratory safety and compliance guidelines.

Working with a mentor to perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and contribute to assay optimization and validation.

Manage databases and input information, data, and records.

Utilize image analysis software to generate quantitative data.

Present internship findings at the conclusion of the program.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co-op Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The innovative individual we seek is a highly motivated team player 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

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

Degree concentration(s): Life Sciences, Biology or related field

Strong communication, both written and verbal

Hands-on experience with tissue-based assays, such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), or in situ hybridization (ISH).

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

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 base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.20 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.

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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.

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