Global Discovery Chemistry Intern

Bristol Myers Squibb•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring an undergraduate summer intern for its San Diego small-molecule drug discovery organization. The intern will apply organic chemistry to prepare key intermediates and investigate the scope, mechanism, and optimization of chemical transformations that support drug discovery. Interns receive mentorship from experienced industry scientists and meet with the groups that make up the drug discovery team. The full-time internship runs from June through August 2027 and is a temporary, time-bound position that does not guarantee continued employment after the program ends.

Requirements

Have completed the second or third year of college and not hold a bachelor's degree before August 2027.
Have completed two years of college-level chemistry coursework, including Organic Chemistry I and II.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Demonstrate motivation to learn and contribute, independent productivity, and team-based interpersonal skills.
Show enthusiasm and curiosity about science, laboratory work, and drug discovery.

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience in an academic or industrial setting is strongly preferred.
Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare molecules of interest through multi-step organic synthesis.
Isolate and purify reaction products using standard laboratory methods.
Characterize reaction products using NMR and LCMS.
Evaluate literature for proposed reactions and reaction routes.
Optimize novel chemical transformations.
Follow proper procedures for maintaining an electronic lab notebook.
Participate in and contribute to scientific discussions, meetings, and presentations.
Contribute to a research effort that may be suitable for publication or public presentation.