R&D Peptide Chemistry Graduate Intern

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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. 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 lie within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

  R&D Peptide Chemistry -Graduate Intern

  What You Will Do

  Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Hybrid Modality Group at Amgen is seeking a highly motivated summer intern in the field of peptide and bio-conjugation chemistry to join us in the state-of-the-art research facility at the Amgen headquarters campus located in Thousand Oaks CA. The qualified candidate will work at the interface of synthetic chemistry biochemistry and chemical biology to apply their synthetic skills in developing ADC therapeutics and cutting-edge novel modalities.

• Responsibilities including (but not limited to) the design synthesis purification and characterization of novel peptide and small molecule linkers for antibody drug conjugates
• Design synthesis purification and characterization of antibody drug conjugates for therapeutic discovery.
• The intern will review analyze and interpret scientific data and results; provide regular updates documentation and/or communication on project results.

• What We Expect of You

  We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The individual that we seek will have broad and dynamic skillset in organic and peptide chemistry with these qualifications:

  Basic Qualifications:

  Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Graduated with a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters 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 Masters 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

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with chemical synthesis and peptide chemistry
• Experience in bio-conjugation process is preferred
• Knowledge of synthetic polymerization techniques (i.e. RAFT ATRP etc.) is a plus
• Understanding 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 large team of scientists and engineers with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds.

• What You Can Expect of Us

  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 well 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 youre 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.

• Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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  Application deadline

  Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

  Sponsorship

  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

  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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