Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Summer 2025 - Discovery Chemistry Internship

image

Bristol Myers Squibb

Sep 21, 2024

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
  • San Diego
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a college student in your 2nd or 3rd year with chemistry coursework, especially organic. Research experience and a passion for science and teamwork are preferred.
  • You will prepare molecules, isolate and purify products, characterize them using NMR and LCMS, evaluate literature, optimize transformations, maintain lab records, and engage in scientific discussions.

Requirements

  • Completed their 2nd or 3rd year in college, but will not hold a bachelor's degree before summer 2025
  • Two years of chemistry coursework at the college level; organic chemistry I/II required
  • Strong preference for candidates with prior research experience in academic or industrial settings
  • Self-motivated to learn and contribute, with demonstrated examples of independent productivity and team-based interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic and curious about science, laboratory work, and drug discovery

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of molecules of interest through multi-step organic synthesis
  • The isolation and purification of reaction products by standard laboratory methods
  • Characterization of reaction products using NMR and LCMS
  • Literature evaluation of proposed reactions and reaction routes
  • Optimizing novel chemical transformations
  • Following proper procedures for maintaining an electronic lab notebook
  • Participating and contributing to scientific discussions, meetings and presentations
  • Contributing to a research effort that may be amenable to publication or public presentation

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for summer 2025, and applicants should not hold a bachelor's degree before that time.

What location is the internship based in?

The internship is based at the Bristol Myers Squibb site in San Diego, CA.

What are the key responsibilities of this internship?

Interns will be responsible for preparing molecules through multi-step organic synthesis, isolating and purifying reaction products, characterizing them using NMR and LCMS, optimizing chemical transformations, and participating in scientific discussions and presentations.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Candidates must have completed their 2nd or 3rd year in college with at least two years of chemistry coursework, including organic chemistry I/II, and a strong preference is given to those with prior research experience.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship offers a starting compensation range from $21.00/hour to $29.00/hour based on skills and experience.

Will I receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the chance to be mentored by experienced industry professionals and expand their professional network.

What type of work environment can I expect?

Bristol Myers Squibb promotes a collaborative and innovative work environment that values diversity and flexibility.

What are the expectations regarding on-site work?

This internship is classified as a site-essential role, which requires 100% of shifts to be conducted onsite at the San Diego facility.

Is prior research experience mandatory to apply?

While not mandatory, there is a strong preference for candidates who have prior research experience in academic or industrial settings.

Can I apply if my resume doesn’t perfectly match the job description?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to apply even if their resume does not perfectly align with the job description, as they could be a step away from a transformative opportunity.

image

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.