Summer 2026 - Flow Cytometry Internship

Summer Intern, Translational Research

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern for translational, clinical, and industry experience to join our Translational Research department in the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center (CT TRC). As a subject matter expert, this candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the development, qualification, implementation, and life cycle management of clinical flow cytometry assays. The candidate will also provide support for clinical flow cytometry data QC, analysis, and interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate data to support the development of clinical flow cytometry assays. Activities include, but are not limited to, assay design, optimization, and qualification.
• Utilize analytics tools to ensure the quality of flow cytometry data in preparation for downstream analysis. Support data analysis and interpretation.
• Provide support for critical reagent management, including assay controls and custom antibodies, ensuring the reagents are properly handled, stored, and tracked.
• Perform routine maintenance on flow cytometry instruments, troubleshoot issues, and communicate with field application scientists as needed.
• Must be able to set and understand priorities in a local and matrixed environment, must be a team player with a collaborative spirit, and capable of maintaining networks within and outside the organization.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the team and program objectives.

The full-time internship will take place June-August 2026.

Qualifications & Experience

• In a relevant scientific field (Immunology, Oncology, Biology) with a few years of wet-lab experience.
• Experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry assay design, development, troubleshooting, validation/qualification, and implementation.
• Strong technical background in flow cytometry and hands-on experience with a broad array of flow cytometry platforms. Experience with Cytek Aurora is a plus.
• Experience with a variety of flow cytometry analysis software such as BD FACSDiva, FlowJo, FCS Express. Experience with OMIQ is a plus.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN, and laboratory data analysis system.
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate and operate in a local, and highly matrixed environment.
• Ability to multitask high priority tasks in parallel with internal and external collaborators.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks, and needs.
• CRO experience is a plus.
• 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 $27.00 to $35.00/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.