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Summer 2025 - Undergraduate Translational Medicine Research Team (Solid Tumor Oncology) Internship

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge
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  • You must be a BS candidate in life sciences with lab experience, familiarity with genomics/proteomics, and strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • You will engage with team leads, conduct literature reviews, define and test research hypotheses, and present findings to the team and cross-functional leaders.

Requirements

  • BS candidate with relevant coursework and background in a life sciences discipline.
  • Hands-on experience in laboratory research in biological sciences or biochemistry.
  • Experience with experimental data and techniques related to genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and/or histology is highly desirable.
  • Must be organized and able to work well in a team setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with team leads to learn about an asset program and technology platforms used in the group
  • Conduct relevant literature reviews and summarize for the team
  • With supervision, define a research hypothesis and test experimentally using existing datasets and/or participate in novel data generation
  • Present research findings to the team and cross functional leaders as part of the BMS Internship Program

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Summer 2025 Internship position?

The primary focus of the internship is to enhance the BMS pipeline through hypothesis-driven research into causal human biology, utilizing human specimens and preclinical models to inform drug development in solid tumor oncology.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants must be BS candidates with relevant coursework in a life sciences discipline, have hands-on experience in laboratory research, and possess excellent communication skills. Experience with experimental data related to genomics, proteomics, and other techniques is highly desirable.

Will interns have the opportunity to present their research findings?

Yes, interns will present their research findings to the team and cross-functional leaders as part of the BMS Internship Program.

What kind of work environment does Bristol Myers Squibb promote?

Bristol Myers Squibb promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in employee roles.

Is this internship position site-essential or hybrid?

The internship position is categorized as site-by-design, which means it may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% of shifts onsite.

How does BMS support employees with disabilities?

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations, and ongoing support throughout their roles.

Can candidates with previous conviction records apply for this internship?

Yes, BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

What kind of work will the intern perform regarding literature?

The intern will conduct relevant literature reviews and summarize their findings for the team as part of their responsibilities.

Are there any specific skills emphasized for successful candidates?

Successful candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team setting, in addition to having strong experimental competency.

Is it necessary to have experience with laboratory research techniques for this position?

Yes, hands-on experience in laboratory research in biological sciences or biochemistry is required, with additional experience in techniques like flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry being highly desirable.

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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.