Summary

The intern will support the development and qualification of a spectral flow cytometry assay within the Autologous and Autoimmune Product Sciences team. This role offers hands-on laboratory experience and exposure to assay development processes, data analysis, and scientific documentation. The intern will collaborate with scientists to improve assay performance and generate high-quality data supporting clinical product characterization. Over the course of the internship, the intern will own a set of method development experiments, from experimental design through data interpretation and presentation of results. The full-time internship will take place June - August 2027.

Job description

Position Summary

The intern will support the development and qualification of a spectral flow cytometry assay within the Autologous and Autoimmune Product Sciences team. This role offers hands-on laboratory experience and exposure to assay development processes, data analysis, and scientific documentation. The intern will collaborate with scientists to improve assay performance and generate high-quality data supporting clinical product characterization. Over the course of the internship, the intern will own a set of method development experiments, from experimental design through data interpretation and presentation of results. The full-time internship will take place June - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute method development experiments for a spectral flow cytometry phenotyping panel
Projects may include optimizing unmixing strategy, improving execution workflow, and assessing sample stability
Analyze and interpret experimental data to assess assay performance
Document experimental procedures, results, and observations in electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize protocols
Present findings and progress in team meetings and a final project presentation
Maintain laboratory safety and compliance with standard operating procedures – intern will work with human-derived material, bloodborne pathogen training provided

Qualifications & Experience

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related field
Coursework or lab experience in cell culture, pipetting, aseptic technique
Hands-on experience in flow cytometry (spectral or conventional) preferred, but not required
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, comfortable with data and spreadsheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Prior internship or industrial laboratory experience is a plus

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related field
Coursework or lab experience in cell culture, pipetting, aseptic technique
Hands-on experience in flow cytometry (spectral or conventional) preferred, but not required
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, comfortable with data and spreadsheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Prior internship or industrial laboratory experience is a plus
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment
Visa sponsorship, including for student or temporary work authorization programs, is not available for this role

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Company overview

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.