Career Category

Operations

Job Description

Undergraduate Co-op - Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Engineering

Shape the Future of Innovation

We are a global leader in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation to serve patients and make a positive impact on the world. At Amgen, you’ll find a culture of collaboration, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Our values are grounded in respect for our people, patients, and the communities we serve.

Live

This could be your day-to-day

Ready to make an impact? Join us in redefining the world through innovation! We are offering multiple co-op opportunities starting in January 2025. As a co-op, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience and advancing your professional skills. You’ll work on meaningful projects and initiatives within the manufacturing industry, contributing to the team’s success while developing your own potential.

• Measure and analyze current system and process performance.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and productivity across the organization.
• Actively learn through on-the-job training to empower you to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and apply knowledge in real-world settings.
• Identify and implement new processes across departments and functions.
• Support the maintenance of detailed project plans and process performance metrics.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project justifications and proposals.
• Other tasks may be assigned to align with business needs.

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We value diverse talents and believe that individual contributions drive our collective success to serve patients. We’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

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

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
• Pursuing or have completed at least 3 years of study in Biomedical, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry).
• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program following the internship or co-op assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility to participate in the program for 6 months up to 1 year.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong teamwork orientation, organizational skills, and basic project management experience, ensuring completion and follow-up.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), along with strong technical writing abilities.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality results.
• Clear understanding of Amgen values (visit our site for additional details).

Thrive

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:

• 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, team building activities, workshops, and more!

Explore Entry-Level Roles

If you're just starting out, we offer a variety of entry-level opportunities across multiple fields, including engineering, life sciences, project management, and more. Our co-op programs are designed to give you real-world experience, setting the stage for a successful career in your chosen field. Join us, and let’s change the world together!

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for an internship/co-op that defies imagination

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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