Undergrad Co-op – MCS Manufacturing Associate
Amgen
Summary
During this undergraduate cooperative, you will work as a Manufacturing Associate in the Drug Substance (DS)/Drug Product (DP) Technical Operations within the Manufacturing Clinical Supply Organization. This team is responsible for supplying Amgen's portfolio of clinical trials currently underway, globally. The co-op will be responsible for an improvement project and exposed to a dynamic clinical manufacturing environment.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Working closely across multiple subject areas, including Process Development, Facilities & Engineering, and Manufacturing to execute a diverse portfolio of projects
- Execute problem solving, root cause analysis and data visualization
- Leveraging standard Continuous Improvement principles to devise new solutions
- Identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and protocols to increase throughput in the manufacturing process
- Evaluate procedural improvement opportunities
- Conduct production floor testing, including coordination amongst multiple teams and disciplines
Program Eligibility Requirements
- Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
- Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
- Must be available to work a part-time schedule
Basic Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree concentration(s) in Engineering or Life Sciences
- Previous experience in biology lab
- Prior work or volunteering experience
- Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Tableau)
- Good communication skills and writing skills
- Analytical thinking
- Proactiveness
- Project Management Experience
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- 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 one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
- Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
- Must be available to work a part-time schedule
- Degree concentration(s) in Engineering or Life Sciences
- Previous experience in biology lab
- Prior work or volunteering experience
- Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Tableau)
- Good communication skills and writing skills
- Analytical thinking
- Proactiveness
- Project Management Experience
Benefits
- Professional growth
- Networking events
- Community volunteer projects
- Collaborative culture
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.