2026 Summer Intern PhD Student - Analytical Development & Characterization

Bristol-Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

70d • $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

This intern position is within the Drug Product Development (DPD) department in New Brunswick, NJ. DPD develops formulations and processes to support drug products at both clinical and commercial stages. The intern will focus on analytical method development and characterization of novel injectable small molecules and biologics throughout formulation and drug product manufacturing process development. We are seeking highly motivated and self-driven candidates who have demonstrated innovative problem-solving abilities and can work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: analytical method development (HPLC, CE, and dissolution), vibrational spectroscopy (Raman, NIR, IR), X-Ray diffraction, thermal analysis (DSC and TGA), particle size distribution (PSD) measurement, optical and electrical microscopy, along with a strong understanding of analytical and spectroscopic techniques.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or a related field with a focus on analytical chemistry or material characterization.
• Candidate must still be enrolled during Summer 2026.
• Candidates are expected to graduate between Fall 2026 and end of 2027.
• Must include GPA on resume for consideration (program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater).
• Expertise related to powders, crystallography, powder flow, particle size analysis, and/or with tools such as spectroscopy, chemometrics, or related techniques for process optimization and monitoring.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute analytical methods and material characterization to support drug product development.
• Analyze, review, and document analytical data in compliance with company requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including formulation scientists, analytical chemists, process engineers, and process modelers, to enable drug product formulation development and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve related issues.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree