Neuroscience TRC Co-op: Cell Biology & Assays

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

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.