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Undergrad Intern - Inflammation
Job Number:
43804237
Company Name:
Amgen
Job Location:
Thousand Oaks, CA US
Job Categories:
Human Resources Science & Biotech
Undergrad Intern - Inflammation
Amgen's Inflammation department at our Thousand Oaks headquarters is looking for an undergraduate student interested in a 10 - 12 week internship responsible for the following:
1. Culture and maintain primary human keratinocytes and/or epithelial cells 2. Measure the expression of various innate immune receptors in these human cells; 3. Evaluate the impact of innate immune receptor ligands on cytokine production and receptor expression levels; 4. Develop a functional cell assay by identifying the appropriate ligand, ligand concentration, incubation time, and readout; 5. Benchmark tool compounds in the cell assay.
Amgen retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. As an EEO/AA M/F/V/D employer, Amgen values and encourages diversity in the workplace
Basic Qualifications Must be in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Biology
Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria: • Must be 18 years or older; • Must be a current full time student • Must have completed at least one full year of study at the time of application; • Must have not yet graduated; • Must be in good academic standing within their majors and overall at their university; • Must be enrolled in school the fall season following the potential internship or co-op assignment. • Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in a lab (working or in school environment); • Experience with basic molecular techniques; • Tissue culture experience.
