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. 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, 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.
Undergrad Intern - Operations – Holly Springs, NC (Summer 2027)
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This internship will be approximately 13 weeks that includes both project- based and experiential learning. In conjunction with the project work, you will have the opportunity for professional development through training sessions, one-on-one support, and various networking events.
Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen North Carolina FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in single-use technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.
Operations is one of three foundational functions at Amgen with a mission to manufacture and deliver safe and effective medicine to patients around the world. The Operations function is divided into the following five sub- functions: Supply Chain, Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities & Engineering.
We are currently seeking highly motivated, hardworking individuals who will lead initiatives, strategic analysis, and business case development on projects across the Operations functions present at Amgen North Carolina. During this program, you will focus on making effective recommendations to the organization’s senior leadership.
Responsibilities include:
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Provide representation supporting the design and construction for functional area projects
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Activities can include completing technical evaluations, presenting data, making recommendations, and closing action items
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Work cross-functionally to identify the problem, measure the current state, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and present the findings
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Functional specific tasks such as completion of equipment design, development of supply planning tools, or maturation of unit operational readiness deliverables
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Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
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Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
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Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
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Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
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Must be available to accept and commit to future full-time employment by July 2028, if offered
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek exemplifies the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:
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18 years or older
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Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
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Degree concentration(s) in Engineering, Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomanufacturing, Life Science, Biology, Biotechnology, or Supply Chain
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Strong knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
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VBA for Excel and SQL knowledge
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Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills
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Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability
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Proven leadership experience on campus (e.g., projects, clubs, organizations, sports)
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 $28.87 per hour.
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Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
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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.
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Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.
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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.
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.
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