Summit NJ Co-Op: Process Engineering

At Bristol Myers Squibb, employees often ask "Who are you working for?", a question that drives collaboration, accountability, and urgency. The company's purpose-driven culture pushes the team to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines for serious diseases. Participants can expect meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Position Summary

The MSAT PE Co-Op program gives aspiring engineers and scientists hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing technology. This 6-month program offers mentorship, executive exposure, and customized development to strengthen technical, project management, and professional skills. Co-op participants contribute to key initiatives on the MSAT PE team while learning about cutting-edge cell therapy technologies and building a foundation of technical tasks.

The full-time co-op runs July through December 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Experimental Design and Execution: Design, lead, and run experiments to characterize and evaluate the limits of cell therapy equipment and processes.
• Data Analysis: Analyze experimental and continuous process monitoring data to draw actionable conclusions and drive continuous improvement.
• Technical Reporting: Communicate results and findings through detailed technical reports and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Process Documentation: Support the creation and revision of process documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and internal requirements.
• Database and Dashboard Management: Develop and maintain databases and dashboards that track experimental results and process performance metrics.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify enhancement opportunities across the cell therapy product lifecycle.
• AI-Enablement: Lead projects using AI tools to improve the quality and efficiency of process engineering work.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists on technical projects and process improvements.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Previous internship, lab, or co-op experience in biotechnology, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a manufacturing setting.

Bristol Myers Squibb hires for skills and capabilities, not just credentials, so candidates are encouraged to apply even if their resume does not perfectly match the role.

Pay for this co-op is set according to local market practices and applicable laws. It may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, based on factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location. Co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure and location. This is a temporary, time-bound position and does not guarantee employment after the program ends.