Grad Intern - Pathology Lab
Amgen
Summary
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.
Job description
What You Will Do
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.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- 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 from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of the 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Must be available to work a full-time schedule
- Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program
Benefits
- Networking events
- Community volunteer projects
- Professional growth support
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.