Gene Delivery Process Development Intern or Co-op

Bristol Myers Squibb

Nov 20, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Seattle

Requirements

Currently working toward B.S. in Biological or Chemical Engineering, Virology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, or Biochemistry (graduation date December 2024 and later)
Hands-on experience with biological laboratory procedures (ie. aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, transfection, electroporation, filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, chromatography, cryopreservation)
Understanding of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry including protein and nucleic acid structure and function
Familiarity with analytical techniques (e.g., PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, HPLC, etc.)
Ability to apply scientific principles and engineering fundamentals to solve problems
Understanding of statistical methods of experimental design and familiarity with DOE software (e.g. JMP, Minitab, R, etc.)
Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team
Desire and drive to learn the biological mechanism of cell and gene therapy products and passion for their impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
Candidate must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or otherwise authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Design and execute hands-on experiments to develop and optimize cell and gene therapy process unit operations (e.g., suspension bioreactors, transfection, electroporation lysis, harvest/clarification, chromatography, tangiential flow filtration, etc.)
Perform ex-vivo cell culture, including thawing, passaging, expanding, and cryopreservation of mammalian cells
Prepare ribonucleoprotein complexes in vitro using recombinant protein and nucleic acid solutions
Support technology development for manufacture of gene delivery raw materials
Design and analyze lab experiments using statistical (DOE) methods and software
Maintain proper documentation of experiments using an electronic lab notebook
Summarize and present scientific data; communicate progress to project teams
Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations

Bristol Myers Squibb

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

10,001+

Employees

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.