Grad Intern - Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics (Organic Chemistry) (Summer 2026)

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Grad Intern - Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics (Organic Chemistry) (Summer 2026) What You Will Do Lets do this. Lets change the world. During this program, you will work with members of the Enabling Technologies group within the DSTS organization primarily focused on the execution of high-throughput experimentation (HTE) workflows to expand our automation and digitalization capabilities. Advancing the applications of data management/visualization, machine learning, cheminformatics, and predictive modeling to support HTE workflows will be central to this internship. The intern will have the opportunity to apply their expertise in automation and digital workflows to advance critical initiatives within HTE. The intern will also have the chance to engage with other scientists and engineers within the DSTS organization and across Amgen. What We Expect of You We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek exemplifies the following 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 bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters 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 Masters OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship or co-op assignment Must not be employed at the time the internship starts Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship Preferred Qualifications: In the process of completing a PhD program with concentration in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and/or Data Sciences, with a focus or interest in organic synthesis and chemical engineering Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness Experience in some of the following areas is preferred: conducting HTE work, advanced data analysis/visualization, machine learning, cheminformatics, and predictive modeling 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, well support your journey every step of the way. The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $30 - $40 per hour. 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 youre 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. careers.amgen.com - Please search for Keyword R-239963 In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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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