Spring 2026 Co-Op: Forensic Chemist, Jan-June

Bristol-Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

109d • $25 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Forensic Scientist Co-Op will work with Subject Matter Experts in Forensics and Innovative Technologies (FIT) group. The student will learn to operate several state-of-the-art analytical instruments such as, SEM/EDS, digital microscope, FT-IR, Raman, Near-Infrared, UV/VIS, MS, and other micro-spectrometers and apply them for forensics testing to support manufacturing, patient complaints, and counterfeit product investigations. This is a 6-Month, 40 hr/week Co-Op that runs Jan 5th - Jun 19th, 2026 in New Brunswick, NJ. The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $25.00 to $30.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled senior in college working towards a BS or MS in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry or Engineering.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
• Experience working with spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques such as UV, mid-IR, NIR, Raman, MS, GC and HPLC is highly desirable.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills; attention to detail; team oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient with computers and experience with typical office and scientific/instrument software applications.
• Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing investigations through characterization and identification of extraneous/foreign matter samples using relevant analytical techniques (mid-IR, Raman, SEM/EDS, microscopy).
• Support the investigation of product quality complaints through analysis of returned samples.
• Perform suspect product authentication using NIR, mid-IR and Raman spectroscopy.
• Develop spectral database using existing and by acquiring spectra (FT-IR and Raman) using KnowItAll software.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance activities for analytical instruments in a GMP laboratory setting.
• Document all experiments in laboratory notebooks to GMP standards.
• Author and issue investigation reports relating to analytical support provided.

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