Job Co-Op Non Title in Burnaby

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will acquire the valuable hands-on skills and foundational experience to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.

Undergraduate Co-op – Immunology/ Molecular Biology/ Data Informatics

September 5th 2023 – April 30th 2024

Work location: onsite at Amgen British Columbia (Burnaby)

Live

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will gain experience at a world class organization by joining our Biologics Discovery Group. Our team is looking for a talented student with skills in immunology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and/or computer science. You will be tasked with both wet lab bioassays and dry lab in silico analyses to visualize antibody repertoires generated. You will partner closely with a supervisor and contribute to projects that could potentially have a direct impact on human health.

You will:

• Use of laboratory techniques such as: cell culture and transfection, flow cytometry
• Perform experimental design, execution, and data analysis
• Assist in the development of tools for the visualization and manipulation of antibody sequence data
• Design and test algorithms and programs for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis
• Debug and improve existing algorithms and programs
• Critically evaluate, communicate, and document your work

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

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 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 or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

Degree concentration(s) in Immunology/Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related discipline

Able to work for two consecutive four month terms with continued employment for the second term dependent on a positive performance review at the end of the first term

• General knowledge of immunology, bioinformatics, and/or computer science.
• General knowledge of molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
• Previous lab experience.
• Experience working within Linux systems and/or using Python.
• Completion of previous co-op term(s).
• High attention to detail and able to follow written procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Function effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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:

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• 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.

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancers, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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