Undergrad Clinical Immunology Intern (Summer 2027)

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

Amgen’s Clinical Immunology Department is seeking an enthusiastic undergraduate intern to support research evaluating the immunogenicity of therapeutic candidates. The intern will gain hands-on laboratory experience and contribute to projects supporting drug development across therapeutic areas. The program is for Summer 2027 and requires full-time availability. Interns must have completed one year of study at an accredited college or university before the internship begins, remain enrolled at an accredited college or university after the program, and be located in the United States throughout the internship.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be currently enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university, with a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
• Have completed one year of study at an accredited college or university before the internship begins and be expected to continue enrollment after the internship.
• Be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
• Be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Immunology, Biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques and knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry.
• Strong interest in clinical research and drug development, particularly in immunology.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro cell-based assays, including work with Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) and B cell-T cell co-culture assays.
• Participate in developing and optimizing high-throughput assays to evaluate immunogenicity risk.
• Collaborate with scientists across multifunctional teams to support research initiatives.
• Document experimental procedures and results in electronic lab notebooks.
• Contribute to flow cytometry data analysis and assist with preparing reports and presentations for team meetings.
• Participate in discussions and brainstorming sessions to explore research ideas and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Professional and personal growth and well-being support
• Executive and social networking events
• Community volunteer projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern