Autologous and Autoimmune Product Sciences Summer Intern

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is offering a full-time internship to support the development and qualification of a spectral flow cytometry assay within the Autologous and Autoimmune Product Sciences team. The role provides hands-on laboratory experience, data analysis, and scientific documentation, with ownership of method development experiments from design to interpretation.

The internship runs June–August 2027 and requires enrollment in a relevant science program, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• 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, and aseptic technique.
• Hands-on experience in flow cytometry (spectral or conventional) preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute method development experiments for a spectral flow cytometry phenotyping panel.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to assess assay performance.
• Document procedures, results, and observations in the ELN.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize protocols.
• Present findings in team meetings and a final project presentation.
• Ensure laboratory safety and compliance with standard operating procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometer

ELN software

Excel

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?" - a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

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
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
• Please note that visa sponsorship, including for student or temporary work authorization programs, is not available for this role. Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

$24.00 - $45.00 Pay for this internship/co-op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location. Interns and co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations. This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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