Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
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. 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.
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is committed to training the next generation of industry scientists. We are looking to hire several highly talented, self-motivated individuals, passionate about science and interested in transitioning to doctoral programs and ultimately a career in the biopharma industry upon completion of the Amgen Postbaccalaureate Fellows Program.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new program that complements a suite of early career talent opportunities in Amgen Research. Participants will form a small group of talented researchers located at our global headquarters and research site in Thousand Oaks, California. This 2-year program will provide research training opportunities, practical experience, publication opportunities, and professional upskilling, and aims to prepare fellows for entry into competitive doctoral degree programs.
Successful candidates will be assigned to a dedicated supervisory mentor and have access to Amgen’s cutting-edge technologies and innovation. Amgen Postbaccalaureate Fellows will be expected to make contributions to support Amgen’s research strategy, including publishing, collaborating and networking with cross-functional colleagues
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a problem solver with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Recent college graduate with major in relevant scientific area such as biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational sciences or other STEM fields
- A strong desire to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD degree in STEM fields
- Students currently enrolled in PhD, MS, Pharm D or MD programs are not eligible to apply
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and commit to a 2-year program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate studies completed up to 2 years prior to time of entry into the program
- Practical research experience in a scientific lab setting, such as prior summer internships, is highly desirable
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- A passion to explore the unknown and make discoveries that will chart new areas of biology
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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
This role is paid hourly. The expected annualized salary for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $46,000.00.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Award-winning time-off plans
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
Application process:
- Cover letter with personal statement highlighting previous research experience, including internships, specific areas of interest and commitment to the Amgen 2-year Postbaccalaureate Fellowship research training program.
- Application Deadline July 15, 2025
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