Neuroscience TRC Co-op

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a PhD candidate for a laboratory internship/co‑op in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing cell-based readouts, flow cytometry assays, and ELISA protocols to study proteins in human and animal tissues.

You will document results and draft SOPs, contributing to disease-focused research with a collaborative team. The position emphasizes hands‑on experimentation, data analysis, and compliance with local employment regulations.

Qualifications

• Current PhD candidates only.
• Strong knowledge of neuroscience and/or cell biology.
• Prior experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA/western blot methods.
• Experience with assay/method development and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Develop cell based readouts for disease relevant pathways.
• Develop flow cytometry based assays.
• Develop ELISA protocols to examine select proteins in tissues and biofluids.
• Document experimental results and generate an SOP for methods established.

Skills

Cell biology

Neuroscience

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Data analysis (Excel, GraphPad Prism)

Education

PhD candidate

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop cell based readouts for disease relevant pathways
• Develop flow cytometry based assays
• Develop ELISA protocols to examine select proteins in human, NHP, and mouse tissues and biofluids
• Document experimental results
• Generate an SOP for methods established

Qualifications & Experience

• Current PhD candidates only
• Strong knowledge of neuroscience and/or cell biology
• Prior experience with cell culture
• Prior experience with flow cytometry
• Prior experience with in vivo sample preparation and ELISA/western blot methods
• Experience with assay/method development
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism)

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.

Core Skills

• Cell culture
• Flow cytometry
• Immunofluorescence staining
• ELISA
• Western blot
• Assay development
• High content imaging
• Seahorse
• Multi-electrode array assays

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

Compensation Overview: $37.00 - $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. 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.

• Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

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We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.