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Summer 2025 - Discovery Biology Internship

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Sep 21

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Redwood City
  • Quick Apply
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  • You must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s program, have 2 years of study completed by June 2025, possess basic lab skills, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • You will read literature, collaborate with scientists, perform lab techniques, meet with advisors, document experiments, analyze data, and present findings at the program's end.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be in enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Biology (e.g. Immunology, Cell Biology), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Must have completed 2 years of study towards a bachelor's degree by June 2025
  • Candidates should have basic laboratory skills (lab course, academic lab, or industry lab)
  • Candidates should have strong communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to work in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Gain background knowledge of the assigned project by reading scientific literature
  • Work with program scientists to understand experimental design and execution
  • Learn and perform laboratory techniques required for project completion
  • Meet with scientific advisors on a regular basis to review progress
  • Maintain documentation of experiments in an electronic lab notebook
  • Analyze experimental data and present project findings at the conclusion of the program

FAQs

What is the duration of the Summer 2025 Discovery Biology Internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks and is a full-time, paid position.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Biology (e.g., Immunology, Cell Biology), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline and should have completed 2 years of study towards their degree by June 2025.

What basic skills should candidates have?

Candidates should possess basic laboratory skills, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Is prior industry lab experience needed to apply for the internship?

No prior industry lab experience is required, but candidates should have completed relevant lab courses or academic lab work.

Will interns have the opportunity to present their findings?

Yes, the internship concludes with a formal poster session where interns will have the opportunity to present their findings to the entire site.

What is the compensation for the internship?

The starting compensation for this internship ranges from $21.00 to $29.00 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience and education level.

Will interns work independently during the internship?

No, interns will work directly with a discovery program lead and a technical advisor on a defined project throughout the internship.

Is this internship open to candidates from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, the internship program highly encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and join the diverse team.

What safety protocols are in place related to COVID-19?

BMS strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and stay updated with COVID-19 boosters.

How does BMS ensure an inclusive work environment?

BMS promotes diversity and inclusion through its shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity, which empower employees to apply their unique talents and perspectives.

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Bristol Myers Squibb

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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.