Grad Intern – Computational Chemistry (summer 2027)
Amgen
Summary
We are looking for a summer intern to join the Computational Chemistry team in the summer of 2027. Computational chemistry plays a crucial role in our drug discovery engine, speeding up our pipeline from target inception to drug development. As a member of our team, you will develop and deploy tools that will help guide the successful discovery of small molecule therapeutics.
Job description
What You Will Do
We are looking for a summer intern to join the Computational Chemistry team in the summer of 2027. Computational chemistry plays a crucial role in our drug discovery engine, speeding up our pipeline from target inception to drug development. As a member of our team, you will develop and deploy tools that will help guide the successful discovery of small molecule therapeutics.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement computational chemistry methods to compute DFT energies and molecular descriptors
- Use these descriptors to train and evaluate AI/ML models that support the Design-Make-Test-Analyze cycle in producing the next generation of therapeutic molecules
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution and implementation of the project
- Review and summarize project-related literature
- Communicate findings and progress effectively to team members
- Clearly document methods and analyses to allow reproducible research
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Computational Chemistry, Computational Biophysics, Cheminformatics or a similarly quantitative field
- Working knowledge of conformational sampling tools, DFT calculations and machine learning
- Familiar with QM software such as Gaussian, Jaguar, Psi4 or GAMESS and visualization tools such as pymol or VMD
- Demonstrated experience in modern programming and data science languages such as Python
- Experience with Unix-based systems and version control software (git), and working in a high performance computing environment
- Highly motivated; enthusiastic about science and problem solving
- Track record of research contributions through peer-reviewed publications or presentations at scientific conferences
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
- 18 years or older
- Graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Currently enrolled in an MBA, Master's, PharmD, or PhD program and completion of the first year before the internship starts
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program
Benefits
- Networking Events
- Community Volunteer Projects
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.