Spectral Cytometry Intern – Autoimmune Product Sciences

JRNLClub; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb invites a motivated student to join our Autologous and Autoimmune Product Sciences team as a summer intern. You will develop and qualify a spectral flow cytometry assay, gain hands-on lab experience, and help generate data for clinical product characterization.

From design to data interpretation, you will own method development experiments, collaborate with scientists, present results, and learn about compliance and documentation in a fast-paced biotech environment.

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, 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.

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

Skills

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Laboratory teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in immunology or related field

Tools

ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook)

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb invites a motivated student to join our Autologous and Autoimmune Product Sciences team as a summer intern. You will develop and qualify a spectral flow cytometry assay, gain hands-on lab experience, and help generate data for clinical product characterization.

From design to data interpretation, you will own method development experiments, collaborate with scientists, present results, and learn about compliance and documentation in a fast-paced biotech environment.