Complex Biologics -Grad Intern (Summer 2026)

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

27d • $30 - $40

About The Position

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. R&D Complex Biologics -Grad Intern (Summer 2026) What You Will Do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, explore new technologies that will contribute to the next generation of antibody drug conjugates. The Hybrid Modalities Group in the Complex Biologics Department at Amgen is seeking a highly motivated summer intern with synthetic chemistry experience to explore a project in the field of bioconjugate chemistry. The qualified candidate will work at the interface of synthetic chemistry and chemical biology to apply their synthetic skills in developing novel linkers for antibody drug conjugates. Evaluate novel conjugation methods. Design, synthesize, and evaluate novel linkers for antibody drug conjugates. Synthesize and evaluate antibody drug conjugates using the novel linkers. Review, analyze, and interpret scientific data and results; provide regular updates and present project results internally. What We Expect of You We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated individual we seek is a scientist with these qualifications:

Requirements

• Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship at Amgen must meet the following criteria:
• 18 years or older
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient skills in synthetic chemistry and knowledge of state-of-the-art protein biochemistry techniques
• Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and MS techniques and proficient with a range of chromatography methods (e.g. HPLC, RP HPLC, ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography)
• Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work comfortably within a team of scientists and engineers with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate novel conjugation methods.
• Design, synthesize, and evaluate novel linkers for antibody drug conjugates.
• Synthesize and evaluate antibody drug conjugates using the novel linkers.
• Review, analyze, and interpret scientific data and results; provide regular updates and present project results internally.

Benefits

• As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being.
• From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
• The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $30-$40 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees