Cell Therapy Summer Intern

Internship Opportunity in Drug Product Process Development

Working with Us 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.

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.

Key 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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $23.00 to $42.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.