Bioinformatics Internship at Bristol Myers Squibb – Latest Summer Student Internships

BioTecNika Global; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship by experienced professionals

Opportunity for cash and stock incentives

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is offering a paid Bioinformatics Internship for summer 2026 in Madison, NJ. The position is ideal for PhD students in relevant fields, providing mentorship and hands-on experience in applying computational methods to large-scale biological datasets. Candidates should have a strong foundation in biochemistry or immunology, proficiency in R or Python, and excellent communication skills. Starting pay ranges from $35 to $43 per hour, with potential cash and stock incentives.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related life sciences.
• Strong foundation in biochemistry, cancer biology, or immunology.
• Proficiency in R or Python and experience with RNA sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems biology algorithms and machine learning methods.
• Mine large genomic datasets and analyze single-cell RNA sequencing data.
• Deliver and communicate analysis results to the team.

Skills

Applied statistics

Machine learning

R or Python

RNA sequencing

Communication skills

Education

PhD program in computational biology or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

SQL

Job description

Bioinformatics Internship at Bristol Myers Squibb – Summer Student Internships

Kickstart your career with a bioinformatics internship at Bristol Myers Squibb this summer 2026. This paid Summer Student Internship program provides a unique opportunity for students to apply computational biology, machine learning, and systems biology techniques to large-scale immuno-oncology datasets. As part of this life science internship, interns gain hands‑on experience in data‑driven drug discovery, collaborate with industry experts, and advance their professional skills in a dynamic research environment.

About Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. Focus areas include oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. BMS provides a collaborative environment for student internships and early‑career scientists to gain hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge research. Their bioinformatics internships combine mentorship, real‑world exposure, and professional development opportunities, empowering students to contribute meaningfully to life science research while shaping their careers.

• Internship Title: Summer 2026 – Bioinformatics and Immunotherapy Internship
• Location: Madison & Giralda, NJ, USA
• Duration: June – August 2026
• Compensation: $35–$43/hr
• Position Type: Full-time, Temporary Internship

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated student to join our early (preclinical) R&D group for a paid 10-week summer internship. The successful candidate will work with a mentor to apply algorithmic, statistical, systems biology, and data mining approaches to large-scale biological datasets to identify candidate gene combinations relevant to logic‑gated targeting. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in computational biology, immuno‑oncology, and data‑driven drug discovery within an industry setting. The full-time internship will take place from June to August 2026.

About the Internship

Bristol Myers Squibb is offering a 10‑week bioinformatics internship for PhD students in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related quantitative life sciences. Interns will work with mentors in the Predictive Biology and AI (PBAI) team to analyze single‑cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics data. The role involves identifying candidate gene combinations relevant to logic‑gated targeting and presenting findings to the Informatics and Predictive Sciences division.

Key Highlights:

• Mentorship by experienced industry professionals
• Exposure to computational biology, immuno‑oncology, and predictive modeling
• Opportunity to collaborate with disease subject matter experts

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems biology algorithms and machine learning methods
• Mine large genomic datasets and analyze single‑cell RNA sequencing data
• Characterize immune, stromal, and tumor cell states to support novel therapeutic target discovery
• Integrate independent datasets from differing assays to address immune response or evasion
• Deliver and communicate analysis results to the team and division

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Enrolled in a PhD program in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related life sciences
• Strong foundation in biochemistry, cancer biology, or immunology
• Experience in applied statistics and machine learning
• Proficiency in R or Python
• Experience with RNA sequencing (bulk or single‑cell)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Authorized to work in the US for the full internship duration

Preferred:

• Experience with combinatorial optimization algorithms
• Knowledge of systems biology, network or graph theory
• Experience with spatial transcriptomics data
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub, SQL
• Prior work in computational biology or data integration

Compensation and Benefits for Bioinformatics Internship Students

• Starting hourly pay: $35–$43/hr
• Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (eligibility‑based)
• Full‑time experience within a corporate, research‑driven environment
• Practical training in bioinformatics and immuno‑oncology