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Summer 2025 - Undergraduate Oncology Drug Discovery Internship

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Oct 24

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge
  • Quick Apply
    22hrs left

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a bachelor's in Biology, Chemistry, or related field, have 3 years of study by June 2025, possess basic lab skills, and strong communication in a collaborative setting.
  • You will read literature, collaborate with scientists, learn lab techniques, document experiments, analyze data, and present findings at program's end.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be in enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Biology (e.g. Molecular Biology, Cell Biology), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Must have completed 3 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 internship?

The internship is a 10-week, full-time program during the summer of 2025.

What type of candidates are eligible to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline and have completed 3 years of study by June 2025.

What kind of work will interns be involved in during the program?

Interns will work directly on defined projects related to drug discovery in oncology, which includes experimental design, laboratory techniques, data analysis, and presenting findings at a formal poster session.

Are there any specific skills required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have basic laboratory skills from lab courses or prior experience, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Will interns have the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals?

Yes, interns will participate in departmental and project team meetings, allowing them to interact with individuals with a range of scientific and pharmaceutical leadership backgrounds.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position.

What is the application process for this internship?

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Bristol Myers Squibb careers website.

Are there any accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, BMS is dedicated to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

What type of projects will interns be assigned to?

Interns will be assigned to drug discovery projects focused on oncology, where they will have the opportunity to conduct experiments and analyze data related to target identification and validation.

How will the internship be concluded?

The internship will conclude with a formal poster session where interns will present their findings to the entire site.

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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.