Biotech Internship at Amgen, USA | Undergraduate Oncology Research, Summer 2027 | Earn $28.87 /hr

Explore how laboratory discoveries help shape the next generation of cancer therapies. This Amgen biotech internship offers currently enrolled undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to oncology discovery research, develop in vitro assays and generate data that supports early-stage therapeutic candidate selection.

  • Position: Undergraduate Intern – R&D – Oncology Research

  • Location: South San Francisco, California, USA

  • Programme: Summer 2027

  • Job ID: R-260523

About The Company

Amgen has worked in biotechnology since 1980, developing treatments for patients with serious illnesses. Its four therapeutic areas are Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine and Rare Disease.

The company’s research pipeline spans cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, obesity and related conditions, supported by a collaborative, science-based culture.

Amgen Biotech Internship: Research Overview

The intern will help develop and evaluate approaches for characterising therapeutic candidates. The project focuses on generating data that enables scientists to screen and prioritise candidates during early-stage oncology research.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments to characterise target biology and evaluate therapeutic candidate activity.

  • Develop and optimise in vitro assays, improving sensitivity, reproducibility and performance.

  • Analyse and interpret experimental results.

  • Maintain detailed records in an electronic laboratory notebook.

  • Summarise and present findings at laboratory meetings and an internal symposium.

Eligibility and Basic Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.

  • Be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree programme at an accredited college or university.

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.

  • Be expected to complete at least one year of study before the internship begins.

  • Be expected to continue their enrolment after the internship.

  • Be located in the United States throughout the internship.

  • Be available to work full-time.

  • Be authorised to work in the United States for the programme’s duration.

This opportunity is for currently enrolled undergraduate students who will return to their studies after the internship. It is not a graduate internship.

Preferred Background and Skills

Amgen prefers candidates with:

  • A degree concentration in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a similar field.

  • Familiarity with wet-laboratory workflows, including mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Pay and Programme Experience

The US base pay is $28.87 per hour.

During the Amgen biotech internship, participants can build professional connections through executive and social networking events, take part in community volunteer projects and experience Amgen’s inclusive research culture.

How to Apply

Apply through Amgen’s careers website and search for R-260523.

There is no fixed application deadline. Applications are accepted until sufficient numbers have been received or a candidate has been selected.

Candidates must hold work authorisation covering the internship. Sponsorship for future full-time roles is not guaranteed.

For undergraduates interested in cancer biology and experimental research, this Amgen biotech internship offers a chance to strengthen laboratory skills, practise scientific communication and contribute to the evaluation of potential oncology therapies.

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