Cell Therapy Intern

Bristol Myers Squibb

1d • $23 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. This position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role in the drug product process development group. The candidate will gain experience with various cell therapy manufacturing processes. The candidate will support the design and execution of experiments, analysis of results, and communication of conclusions across teams. The intern will gain a deep understanding of the responsibilities of the drug product process development group as a whole and how those responsibilities fit into the larger organization. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as with guidance from a manager and demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. The candidate will gain functional knowledge of laboratory equipment, closed system cell culture techniques and valuable exposure to the industry standards of clinical and developmental CAR-T manufacturing. The full-time internship will take place June - August 2026.

Requirements

• Currently a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioengineering or Biological Sciences
• Understanding of cellular biology
• Basic knowledge of primary cell culture and bioanalytical methods
• A passion and curiosity for creating and building things
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Willingness to learn with hands on participation
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
• Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program.
• Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments with supervision to assess impact and feasibility of new processing technologies
• Complete timely and thorough documentation of electronic laboratory notebooks
• Critically analyze and interpret data using statistical methods
• Organize, record and maintain large experimental data sets
• Communicate study findings across multiple departments
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern