R&D Peptide Chemistry -Graduate Intern

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

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. careers.amgen.com - Please search for Keyword R-233261 In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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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