Oncology Research Intern

At Bristol Myers Squibb, employees often ask, "Who are you working for?" That question drives collaboration, accountability and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture pushes us to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines for serious diseases. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility and comprehensive benefits.

Position Summary

The Oncology Discovery Biology / In Vivo Pharmacology team is developing innovative T-cell engager (TCE) therapies for cancer, aiming to meet unmet therapeutic needs for patients.

The intern will contribute to oncology discovery research using in vitro assays, flow cytometry, mammalian tissue culture, and animal tissue processing and analysis. Through hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with scientists, the intern will build practical knowledge of oncology biology, immuno-oncology, drug discovery and translational research.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in vitro studies characterizing biological responses to investigational oncology therapeutics, including T-cell engagers.
• Perform mammalian cell culture, including routine cell maintenance and preparing cells for experiments.
• Assist with flow cytometry sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis.
• Support animal tissue collection, processing and downstream analysis from preclinical oncology studies.
• Document experimental procedures, observations and results in line with laboratory practices.
• Organize and analyze experimental data with appropriate scientific software.
• Prepare figures, data summaries and presentations for the project team.

Core Skills

• Mammalian tissue culture and aseptic technique
• Basic understanding of cancer biology, immunology, cell biology or pharmacology
• Flow cytometry sample preparation and basic data analysis
• In vitro cell-based assays
• Animal tissue processing and preparation
• Accurate lab documentation and record keeping
• Data organization, interpretation and presentation; Microsoft Office

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials. If this role excites you but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

Pay for this internship/co-op position is set according to local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or another locally compliant structure. Pay is based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.

Interns and co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.

This is a temporary, time-bound position for the duration of the internship or co-op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment after the program ends.

How We Work

Roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is committed to ensuring people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation before accepting a job offer by contacting [email protected].