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Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery of new therapeutic drugs for the treatment of immunological and inflammatory diseases. We have an opening at our facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts for a co-op to perform laboratory work critical to our early discovery activities in the Immunology and Cardiovascular Thematic Research Center (TRC). The position is for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and an interest in gaining experience in primary human and mouse immune cell culture and assay development in the Discovery Immunology department to support early discovery proof-of-concept studies & novel cellular re-engineering approaches to auto-immune disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Culture primary and transfected cell linesIsolate various primary cells from human whole bloodPerform primary cell culture experiments including live cell imaging assessments and flow cytometry-based measurementsConduct in vitro cell-based assays to compare & rank various lipid nanoparticle formulations and mRNA payloadsAssess various targets for cell-specific lipid nanoparticle uptake and transfectionAssist with processing in vivo mouse tissue samplesData analysis, critical thinking, and assay designAnalyze and report experimental findings and present work at team meetingsAdditional technical opportunities are possible depending on project needs

Qualifications & Experience

Enrollment in University Bachelor’s degree or post-grad Master’s degree program studying relevant scientific discipline with at least three to four (3-4) years of cell biology and/or molecular biology course workMinimum three (3) semesters of laboratory course workPrior relevant work experience required, preferably in mammalian tissue cultureFlow cytometry experience recommended, not requiredStrong academic record (≥ 3.0 GPA)Able to commit to continuous full-time employment from January-JuneAble to work independently as well as in a multi-discipline team environmentAble to appropriately plan & manage time and scheduleExcellent written and oral communication skillsAble to embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement, increasing technical skill base and disease biology expertise

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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