Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability - Grad Go-Op (January - December 2026 )

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.

Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability - Grad Go-Op

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) department in our Thousand Oaks, CA headquarters is looking for a graduate student interested in a 6-month Co-Op assignment (January – December 2026 ). The position will be responsible for the following :

Assist in the continuous improvement of EHSS compliance programs (e.g., Biosafety, Environmental Compliance, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Industrial Safety, Radiation Safety and Respiratory Protection).

Assist in the assessment of physical and chemical hazards and implementation of control strategies.

Assist with providing support for the Ergonomics program including performing ergonomic assessments.

Perform audits and inspections (e.g., regulated waste, compliance inspections).

Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The self-motivated individual we seek is an enthusiastic learner 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

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s 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 Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship or co-op assignment

Must not be employed at the time the Co-op starts

Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the Co-op

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree concentrations in Environmental and Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences or Industrial Hygiene

Experience with industrial hygiene instrumentation

Applied knowledge of Cal / OSHA, OSHA and EPA regulations

Working knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices

Strong written, verbal and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize effectively in a rapidly evolving environment

Computer literate including MS Office Suite

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.

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 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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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