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Position Summary

Under the supervision of scientists in Preclinical Science’s Cell and Protein Sciences team, the intern will gain a good understanding of soluble recombinant protein techniques via the design, production, and characterization of a novel purified protein.  They will learn techniques including but not limited to plasmid vector design, DNA purification, cell transfection, mammalian and bacterial cell culture, protein purification, protein characterization, and protein conjugation.  These efforts will support a cell therapy program by providing valuable tool reagents. The qualified intern will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and specialties gaining insight into many fields within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to perform laboratory techniques such as mammalian cell culture, plasmid vector design with Geneious software, and aseptic technique
• Learn to purify and characterize proteins with protein chromatography via analytical HPLC and preparative FPLC instruments using affinity, size exclusion, and conventional chemistries. Further opportunities to analyze proteins may include SDS-PAGE and western blotting, multi-angled light scattering, flow cytometry, and bio-layer interferometry.  
• Record experimental design and findings in an electronic lab notebook.
• Present project progress and findings at weekly meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates must be in enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Biology (e.g. Immunology, Cell Biology), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Must have completed 2 years of study towards a bachelor’s degree by June 2025
• Candidates should have basic laboratory skills (lab course, academic lab, or industry lab)
• Candidates should have strong communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $21.00/hour - $29.00/hour. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience and education level.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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