FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship program will run for 10-12 weeks.
What are the working hours for the internship?
Interns are expected to work up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours.
What educational background is required for this internship?
Candidates must be currently enrolled in pursuit of a BS in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering.
Is experience in SAS programming required for this position?
Knowledge of SAS language, procedures, and options for clinical trial data is preferred but not strictly required.
Are there any specific programming languages that are preferred for this role?
Knowledge of R/R-Shiny or Python is preferred for supporting data visualization and analysis.
What skills are emphasized for this internship?
Good verbal communication skills, the ability to write clearly and effectively, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are emphasized.
Are interns expected to prepare any presentations?
Yes, interns will be expected to prepare a final presentation to the statistical programming group.
Is there a vaccination requirement for employees?
Yes, BMS strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
What is the hourly compensation range for this internship?
The starting compensation for this job ranges from $21.00/hour to $29.00/hour.
Do candidates need to be unemployed at the start of the internship?
Yes, candidates must not be employed at the time the internship starts.

