Assay and Data Automation Intern, Cell Therapy

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Seattle, WA

116d • $23 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

This Cell Therapy Summer Intern position at Bristol Myers Squibb is a hands-on, laboratory-based role within the Assay and Data Automation group. This internship offers a unique opportunity for candidates to gain practical experience with various cell therapy analytical methods while working at the intersection of development and manufacturing. The role will specifically support the development and implementation of automated cell therapy analytical methods. Interns will be involved in programming automated liquid handling systems, designing (and executing) experiments, analyzing results, and communicating findings across multiple teams. Candidates will work both independently and under the guidance of a manager, demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills throughout the internship. The position will also allow interns to gain functional knowledge of cell therapy analytics, assay automation, laboratory equipment, and exposure to industry standards in clinical and developmental CAR-T manufacturing. This full-time internship program will take place over ten to twelve weeks, between June and September of 2026.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree or a rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another related field
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Basic understanding of bioanalytical methods, as well as molecular and/or cellular biology
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Willingness to learn with hands-on participation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lab automation is a plus, but not required
• Scripting or software development experience is a plus, but not required
• A passion and curiosity for creating and building things
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Develop script for automated liquid handling systems
• Design and execute experiments under supervision to evaluate the performance of cell therapy analytical methods, both manually and on automated platforms
• Complete timely and thorough documentation using electronic laboratory notebooks
• Critically analyze and interpret data using statistical methods
• Communicate study findings across multiple departments
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations

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
• 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: Bachelor's degree