Grad Intern – R&D Translational Immunology (Summer 2027)

Amgen•South San Francisco, CA

2d•$35 - $41

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a graduate intern for its R&D Translational Immunology team for Summer 2027. The intern will develop and implement cell-based in vitro hematopoietic models to investigate immunological safety risks of drug candidates in Amgen’s Oncology pipeline. The work includes developing mechanism-based in vitro New Approach Methodologies to evaluate hematotoxicities, contributing to assay design through literature-based evaluations, and maintaining, differentiating, and analyzing primary immune cell types in 2D and 3D cultures. The intern will apply immunological techniques to assess toxicities and present research findings to the broader Translational Safety and Risk Sciences team. The internship requires full-time availability, continued enrollment at an accredited college or university after the program, and location in the United States for the duration of the internship. Applicants must meet Amgen’s graduate internship eligibility criteria, including being at least 18, holding a bachelor’s degree, and having completed the first year of the relevant graduate program before the internship begins. The U.S. base pay range is $35.34–$41.20 per hour. Amgen offers opportunities to build professional networks, participate in executive and social networking events and community volunteer projects, and work in a collaborative culture that values diversity. Applications are accepted until Amgen receives a sufficient number or selects a candidate. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the program; sponsorship for future full-time roles is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program appropriate to the internship and have completed the first year of that program before the internship starts.
Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
Must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university following the internship program.
Must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Strong foundational training in immunology with demonstrated expertise in cellular immunology, primary cell culture techniques, and flow cytometry.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a Master’s degree with a concentration in immunology, cell biology, oncology, or toxicology.
Hands-on experience with 2D and 3D primary cell culture and microscopic evaluation.
Proven ability to contribute to project design and solve complex scientific challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement mechanism-based in vitro New Approach Methodologies to evaluate hematotoxicities.
Contribute to assay design through literature-based evaluations.
Maintain, differentiate, and analyze various primary immune cell types in 2D and 3D cultures.
Apply immunological techniques, including multiparametric flow cytometry and ELISA/MSD/Luminex, to assess toxicities.
Present research findings to the broader Translational Safety and Risk Sciences team.