R&D Translational Pathology - Undergrad Intern Summer 2026

Amgen • South San Francisco, CA

3d • $25 - $28

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 Translational Pathology - Undergrad Intern Summer 2026 What You Will Do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The use of Biomarkers and Diagnostics is central to understanding how our therapeutics work and identifying patients that benefit most from these therapies. Accordingly, the Center for Technology and Innovation (CfTI) function within Precision Medicine plays a critical role in advancing our drug development programs and is accountable for the development of biomarker and diagnostics strategy across our pipeline. The Translational Pathology and Computational Imaging groups within CfTI are responsible for implementing the biomarker and diagnostics strategy. The summer intern will work within the Translational Pathology and Computational Imaging groups to implement image analysis algorithms on whole slide scans of tumor tissue for biomarker characterization. Questions addressed will include pharmacodynamic effect of treatment, mechanism of action, and mechanisms of resistance. In this role, the intern will deliver quality data utilizing novel technologies including the following: High-order multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) to define spatial association of immune subsets and tumor cells in tumor biopsies. Spatial transcriptomics to determine the biological status of cells based on their transcriptional signature. Novel approaches to combine the technologies above on a single tissue section.

Requirements

• Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship 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 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

Nice To Haves

• Degree concentration in Biological Sciences
• Working knowledge of basic histology preferred but not required
• Knowledge of immunohistochemistry techniques
• Some programming experience in modern data science languages (R/Python/Julia/similar) is preferred but not required
• Experience with image analysis is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• The summer intern will work within the Translational Pathology and Computational Imaging groups to implement image analysis algorithms on whole slide scans of tumor tissue for biomarker characterization.
• Questions addressed will include pharmacodynamic effect of treatment, mechanism of action, and mechanisms of resistance.
• In this role, the intern will deliver quality data utilizing novel technologies including the following: High-order multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) to define spatial association of immune subsets and tumor cells in tumor biopsies.
• Spatial transcriptomics to determine the biological status of cells based on their transcriptional signature.
• Novel approaches to combine the technologies above on a single tissue section.

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 $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.

What This Job Offers

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