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Summer 2025 - Biochemical and Biophysical Assay Internship

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
  • Cambridge

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in biochemistry or a related field, with at least 2 years of study completed by June 2025
  • Experience with basic biochemistry lab equipment (pipettes, plate readers, etc.)
  • Highly organized with thorough record-keeping abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for learning new techniques, following protocols, and contributing to drug discovery

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement biochemical and biophysical assays to characterize small molecule inhibitors for targets of interest using techniques such as fluorescence, mass spectrometry, fluorescence polarization, etc.
  • Express recombinant proteins in E. coli and perform small-scale purifications
  • Analyze assay data and maintain a comprehensive lab notebook
  • Communicate results to project teams through written reports and oral presentations

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a 10-week program during Summer 2025.

What educational qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in biochemistry or a related field, with at least 2 years of study completed by June 2025.

What kind of assays will interns be responsible for developing?

Interns will develop and implement biochemical and biophysical assays to characterize small molecule inhibitors using techniques such as fluorescence, mass spectrometry, and fluorescence polarization.

Is previous lab experience necessary for this internship?

While specific previous lab experience is not explicitly required, familiarity with basic biochemistry lab equipment (e.g., pipettes, plate readers) is expected.

What skills are emphasized in the internship description?

The internship emphasizes being highly organized, having thorough record-keeping abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and enthusiasm for learning new techniques.

Will interns have opportunities to communicate their results?

Yes, interns are expected to communicate results to project teams through written reports and oral presentations.

Is there an opportunity for hands-on experience with protein expression and purification?

Yes, interns will express recombinant proteins in E. coli and perform small-scale purifications as part of their responsibilities.

Is there a specific protocol for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities have access to a transparent recruitment process and reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments.

What is BMS’s stance on COVID-19 vaccinations for employees?

BMS strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

How does BMS view diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

BMS promotes an inclusive culture, encouraging employees to apply their individual talents and perspectives, while emphasizing shared values such as passion, innovation, and accountability.

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Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.

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