2026 Summer Intern PhD Student - Materials Characterization/Process Analytical Technologies

Bristol-Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

83d • $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

This intern position is within the Drug Product Development (DPD). DPD develops formulations and processes to support drug products at both clinical and commercial stages. The intern will focus on exploring the feasibility of material characterization techniques (vibrational spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction) and PAT technologies to monitor and track processes in drug 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: Materials Characterization, Spectroscopy (Raman, NIR, IR), X-Ray diffraction, and Process Analytical Technologies along with a strong understanding of spectroscopic techniques. Specific goals are: Develop methods for product characterization. Develop and implement PAT methods to monitor and control pharmaceutical processes. Design and execute experiments to evaluate PAT tools and develop and validate methods. 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 issues related to characterization and PAT methodologies. Summer interns will work with mentors for ~10 weeks on a guided research project within a PD Project Team. The program is organized to ensure that interns gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, learn about BMS and meet diverse company representatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Focus on Materials Characterization or PAT.
• Must still be enrolled during Summer 2026.
• Expected to graduate between Fall 2026 and end of 2027.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for product characterization.
• Develop and implement PAT methods to monitor and control pharmaceutical processes.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate PAT tools and develop and validate methods.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including formulation scientists, analytical chemists, process engineers, and process modelers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to characterization and PAT methodologies.

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 including 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.
• 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