Sample cover letter for Internship position at Amgen

Dear Hiring Manager,

As a junior bioengineering major at the University of California, Los Angeles, I plan to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry post-graduation. To further this pursuit, I would like to apply for the summer neuroscience internship at Amgen. I believe that my learning at UCLA will be valuable to Amgen. This internship will provide me a great opportunity to start developing as a young professional in the biopharmaceutical field; in addition, it would be an ideal opportunity to gain corporate experience in a fast growing industry. After attending an on campus recruiting information session hosted by Amgen, my impression of the company’s culture has led me to view this company as a great place to grow both personally and professionally.

I thrive in environments that emphasize independence, discipline, and collaborative teamwork. As an experienced undergraduate researcher in a neural engineering lab, I have worked on my own independent research projects as well as collaborative experiments with other undergraduate and graduate students, both of which required self-initiative and teamwork skills. My research experience with molecular cloning and genomics has allowed me to become a diligent and detail-oriented individual accustomed to balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Working in a neural engineering lab, I have extensive experience performing immunohistochemistry and molecular cloning techniques, having executed numerous individual research experiments and projects centered on these techniques. While my current research experience focuses on spinal cord injury, the skills and knowledge I have gained are directly applicable to discovery experiments involving genes and pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

I have a passion for the advancement of medicine and clinical treatments through research and innovation, especially for neurodegenerative diseases. Amgen provides the perfect foundation and environment for an aspiring bioengineer such as myself to further immerse myself in neuroscience research in an industry setting. Through my experiences and skills I have developed along the way, I believe that I would be a valuable addition and contribute greatly Amgen’s pursuit to transform medicine.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I look forward further discussing my plan with you in person soon.