Packaging Co-op

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Position Summary

The packaging team is responsible for all aspects of primary packaging, secondary packaging, and devices including labeling and artwork. The team supports developmental and commercialized products. They are accountable for tech transfers and commercial support for the BMS portfolio of products. This work includes all internal and external packaging operations.

The full-time co-op will take place January - June 2026.

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with at least two years or 48 academic credits, seeking an undergraduate degree in Packaging, Mechanical or related engineering degree and continuing their education for the following semester (e.g. Summer 2026).

Must possess an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher please include overall GPA on your resume.

Preferred to have basic knowledge of packaging components/materials, equipment, and processes.

Good problem-solving skills.

Data compilation, technical writing skills, and presentation skills.

Preferred computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab (or similar statistical software).

Must be eligible to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from January June 2026.

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.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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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