Undergrad Co-Op- Human Resources

Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives.

Amgen's Human Resources (HR) department is seeking an 8-month undergrad co-op to support the Leadership Development team within the Operations functions. In this role, the co-op will be scheduled to work 24 hours per week.

The HR Co-op will work side-by-side with experienced HR professionals at Amgen's Thousand Oaks location.

Relocation in the form of a miscellaneous allowance will be provided for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities Include:

• Setting up and coordinating leadership development related events and trainings
• Collecting program data and preparing program related metrics
• Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of leadership development programs
• Managing and maintaining team sites and program marketing materials
• Processing and following up on purchase orders
• Support team in recruitment and mobility related activities
• Internal and external program communications
• Assisting any day to day operations related to the Operations leadership development programs

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergraduate internship or an undergraduate co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

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 or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university

Must not be employed at the time the co-op assignment starts

Preferred Qualifications

Degree concentration(s) in human resources management or similar field

Ability to prioritize across multiple takes

Ability to work independently

Experienced using Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Experience with scheduling

Experience processing invoices in a financial administration system

Experience with SharePoint content management

Attention to detail and focused persistence in working through problems that may not have clear solutions

Only candidates who apply via http://careers.amgen.com/ will be considered. Please search for Keyword 82999.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.