Undergrad Intern - Data Science (TS&BA)

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Undergrad Intern - Data Science (TS&BA)

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the application of data science and analytics within the context of toxicology and drug development. As part of the TS&BA team, you will gain valuable insights into how data-driven approaches are used to assess the safety and efficacy of drug candidates, contributing to the overall drug development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with toxicologists and data scientists to analyze preclinical toxicology data using statistical and computational tools, as well as databases and data repositories.
• Participate in data cleaning, manipulation, and visualization tasks to extract meaningful insights from toxicology datasets.
• Support the integration of multi-omics data (e.g., genomics, proteomics) for safety assessment.
• Support the development of target liability assessments for drug discovery and development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the drug development pipeline and the role of toxicology in advancing new drug candidates.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and contribute to scientific discussions.
• Conduct literature reviews on drug targets and emerging trends within toxicology and drug safety.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to the drug development process, from early-stage discovery through clinical development.
• Develop a deep understanding of the role of toxicology in ensuring the safety of new therapeutics.
• Receive mentorship from experienced toxicologists, data scientists, and professionals in drug development.
• Build your knowledge in predictive toxicology
• Enhance your problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills in a real-world pharmaceutical setting.

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The hardworking individual we seek is a team player with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 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
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in drug development, toxicology, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Basic understanding of data analysis, statistical methods, and data visualization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30 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 you’re 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.

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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.

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.

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