Process Engineer Co-op

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

108d • $23 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

The intern will assist in enhancing the Statistical Process Control program at the Bothell manufacturing facility. The project will provide hands-on experience with the implementation of statistical process control critical for ensuring process robustness of CAR-T products manufactured at the site. The intern will contribute to establishing robust data collection, analysis protocols, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and real-time monitoring to enhance process efficiency and compliance. The full-time co-op will take place January - June 2026.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in life sciences, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, data science or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cell culture, life science data analysis and visualizations.
• Basic knowledge of Python, and/or a willingness to learn programming languages quickly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Interest in learning about GMP requirements and regulatory compliance in cell therapy manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop Protocols: Work with the Process Engineering team to create, update, and standardize SOPs for tracking process parameters in CAR-T manufacturing, focusing on aspects such as cell viability, transduction efficiency, and product yield.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Assist in developing automated data collection tools and data analytics methods for statistical process control.
• Implement Real-Time Monitoring Tools: Collaborate on developing and implementing tools and dashboards for manufacturing data collection and trending.
• Process Optimization: Participate in process improvement/continuous improvement activities to improve process robustness at the site.
• Documentation and Reporting: Summarize data sets to management to ensure process changes/drift is understood.
• Compliance: Gain experience working with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements and FDA regulations related to CAR-T manufacturing.

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: Bachelor's degree