Summer 2026 Undergraduate Engineered Cell Therapy Discovery Internship

Cell Therapy Trc Summer Internship Program

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Position Summary

The Cell Therapy TRC is highly committed to supporting local STEM initiatives that expose individuals from all backgrounds to careers in scientific disciplines through a Summer Internship Program for the summer of 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to diverse areas of the drug discovery process and help in bringing novel therapeutics to cancer patients. We are seeking highly enthusiastic and driven individuals with at least 2 years of study towards a bachelor's degree from accredited Colleges and Universities to participate in a 10-week, full-time paid summer research program. The intern will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to programs within the drug discovery pipeline at BMS.

We are looking for an intern who is excited to take initiative and make an impact as part of the Engineered Cell Therapy Discovery team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research supporting the development of next-generation cell therapies. The intern will work closely with scientists and contribute to ongoing projects in areas such as next-gen CAR T cell engineering and discovery projects. The candidate should demonstrate excellent written & oral communication skills, ask questions, and learn from their teammates. The candidate will gain functional knowledge and technical skills such as flow cytometry, incucyte, robotics, cell culture, research scale production of CAR T cells, and biological assays for functional testing of cell therapy drug candidates.

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

• Gain background knowledge of the assigned project by reading scientific literature
• Work with program scientists to learn the design and execution of laboratory experiments
• Critically analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate software tools
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records using ELN
• Present findings in team meetings or at the end-of-internship symposium

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates must be in enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Biology (e.g., Immunology, Cell Biology), Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline
• Must have completed 2 years of study towards a bachelor's degree
• Experience with primary cell culture and sterile techniques is a plus
• Candidates should have strong communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Enthusiasm for science, laboratory work and drug discovery
• 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 $25.00 to $29.00/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.