Undergrad Co-op - Integrated Pest Management - Facilities & Engineering

What You Will Do

Join us in advancing innovation at Amgen! We are offering a co-op opportunity beginning in January 2027. As a co-op student, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams at Puerto Rico's End-to-End Manufacturing Site, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the Facilities and Engineering department and the Pest Control/Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

• Actively learn through on-the-job training to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and apply knowledge in real-world settings.
• Conduct structured field assessments around selected AML buildings to identify outdoor conditions that may influence pest activity. Document soil and drainage conditions, areas of water accumulation, trees, ornamental vegetation, and other relevant environmental factors.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization, maximizing AI and other technology tools.
• Gather, organize, and document field observations and related project information.
• Assist with appropriate assessment methods and tools based on project needs and approvals.
• Collaborate with the F&E Pest Control/IPM Program, Facilities, Landscaping, EHS, Security, service providers, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Review findings with project partners to identify potential risks and opportunities for prevention.
• Prepare maps, inventories, technical summaries, a final report, and a presentation of prioritized observations and recommended next steps.
• Prepare summaries, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholder review.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the co-op program.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent.
• Expected completion of at least 2 years of study in Soil Science, Entomology, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, and/or Crop Protection prior to the co-op commencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.20 GPA or higher.
• Flexibility to participate in the program for 6 months up to 1 year.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with field data collection or environmental inspections.
• Basic plant, insect, or soil identification.
• Experience maintaining organized field notes, photographs, sample records, or chain-of-custody documentation.
• Strong teamwork orientation, organizational skills, and basic project management experience, ensuring completion and follow-up.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), along with strong technical writing abilities.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality results.
• Willingness in conducting occasional outdoor fieldwork in varying weather and site conditions while following applicable safety requirements.