Devens Spring Co-op Program (STEM)

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The 6-month Co-op program at Bristol Myers Squibb offers an exceptional career experience at our state-of-the-art Biologics facility or our cutting-edge Cell Therapy campus in Devens, MA. Join us and be part of the next generation of medicine! The program includes formal and informal networking, development, and mentorship of participants with a focus on building and advancing professional skills in the BioPharma industry. Candidates will be matched with projects based on skills and interests to support projects and continuous improvement initiatives at the Devens Campus. Projects are associated with functional areas including: Commercial Biologics Manufacturing – Engineering, Operations, Technology Transfer, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, and Quality - Ensuring compliance with health authority regulations and internal standards. All projects will be defined with key deliverables and provide candidates with opportunities to develop new skills and work directly on key aspects of the business. Example deliverables include process optimization, documentation and knowledge management updates, workflow or tool development, and continuous improvement. This full-time six-month co-op program will take place January through July of 2027. Please ensure that you can support a full-time work schedule (40 hours per week, 5 days per week M-F) for these positions.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Science or Engineering Bachelor of Science, Masters, or Doctorate program (STEM)
• Interest and passion for biotechnology, specifically biologics/cell therapy processes
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in highly collaborative environment, ability to work in a team
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated through previous experiences which may include: laboratory experience, project design course(s), research projects, knowledge of programming/scientific software, and/or previous co-ops/internships
• Willingness to gown into controlled manufacturing spaces when required
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
• Please note that visa sponsorship, including for student or temporary work authorization programs, is not available for this role.
• Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge or understanding of biotech process such as cell culture and purification
• Support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Review, organize and/or maintain technical documentation
• Analyze data or trends to identify root causes and develop practical, actionable recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally within Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Automation, and Supply Chain teams
• Explore and help pilot emerging tools and technologies

Benefits

• Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined 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. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED