Undergraduate Co-op Student – Software Engineer – Large Molecule Discovery Technology

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Undergraduate Co-op Student Software Engineer Large Molecule Discovery - Technology

Co-Op Duration - September 8 2026 - April 30 2027

Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen British Columbia located in Burnaby is a research center of excellence focused primarily on the use of cutting-edge platform technology for the discovery of therapeutic antibodies. Alongside our scientists technologists at Amgen British Columbia are innovating to deploy digital solutions to accelerate scientific processes and advance the use of AI and ML in our discovery pipeline. We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Computer Engineering Co-op to join our team for an 8-month this role you will work closely within our Technology (Internal IT) department to design develop and implement software solutions automate laboratory instruments and create data visualization tools. As part of this role you will be interacting with scientists to develop an understanding of their laboratory processes and translate these into codified solutions. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in a real-world setting contributing directly to projects that support pharmaceutical research and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Implementation and Data Pipelines: Work on the development and optimization of internal and vendor software systems this will include implementation of data pipelines to ensure the seamless flow of data between systems.
• Instrument Automation: Collaborate with scientists and Technology team members to automate laboratory instruments improving efficiency and accuracy in experimental processes.
• Data Visualization: Design and implement data visualization tools and dashboards to help scientists and researchers analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Technology specialists and scientists to understand their needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Testing & Documentation: Participate in the testing and validation of new systems and assist in creating technical documentation to support ongoing use and maintenance.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative team player with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full time Bachelors 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 from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full time Bachelors degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Engineering Software Engineering or a related field.
• Able to work for two consecutive four month terms
• Strong programming skills or coursework in languages such as Python Java Javascript or C#.
• Familiarity with data pipeline tools (e.g. Apache Kafka Apache Airflow) and data visualization frameworks (e.g. Streamlit Dash) is a plus.
• Experience or coursework in automation particularly related to laboratory instruments is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational record keeping and time management skills

Some of the vast rewards of working here

• Gain professional/scientific experience at the worlds largest biotechnology company while earning competitive pay/salary.
• Work alongside skilled business analysts engineers and scientists and build a network of industry contacts that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
• Exposure to drug discovery research and development processes.

The salary for the position is $45K-$54K CAD.

for an internshipthat defies imagination

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.

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