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Amgen · 2 months ago

R&D Translational Pathology - Undergrad Intern Summer 2026

US - California - South San Francisco

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.70/hr - $28.30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company focused on serving patients with serious illnesses. The R&D Translational Pathology intern will work on implementing image analysis algorithms and delivering quality data to support biomarker characterization within the Translational Pathology and Computational Imaging groups.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement image analysis algorithms on whole slide scans of tumor tissue for biomarker characterization

Deliver quality data utilizing novel technologies including high-order multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) to define spatial association of immune subsets and tumor cells in tumor biopsies

Determine the biological status of cells based on their transcriptional signature using spatial transcriptomics

Combine the technologies above on a single tissue section

Qualification

Biological SciencesImmunohistochemistryImage AnalysisData Science ProgrammingHistology Knowledge

Required

18 years or older

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing

Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's degree program following the potential internship with an accredited college or university

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

Degree concentration in Biological Sciences

Working knowledge of basic histology preferred but not required

Knowledge of immunohistochemistry techniques

Some programming experience in modern data science languages (R/Python/Julia/similar) is preferred but not required

Experience with image analysis is preferred but not required

Benefits

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.