Summer Internship Program 2024 At Princeton
Summer Internship Program At Princeton. It is a Summer 2024 – Leads Evaluation – Leads Discovery & Optimization Internship. Interested Candidates Can check out the details below and Apply Online
Location: Princeton, NJ
Working with Them
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contributes to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.
Position Summary
Leads Discovery & Optimization (LDO) is a diverse group of scientists and engineers providing critical in-vitro assay information to Therapeutic Research Centers (TRCs) throughout Research and Early Development (R&ED). We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative undergraduate intern to join the Lead Evaluation (LE) group within LDO at Bristol Myers Squibb, NJ, to support the development of physiologically relevant cellular assays to drive early-phase drug discovery. Team objectives include hit identification, evaluation, lead optimization, and understanding the mechanism of action utilizing biochemical and cellular assays.
We invite undergraduates with appropriate training from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity in our collaborative and fast-paced team. You will work with cutting-edge analytical technologies in a highly dynamic and collegiate environment with the opportunity to have a meaningful scientific impact. This person will be assigned a project that aligns with the team’s objectives and core mission to drive early drug discovery forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn the basics of developing cell-based assay – mammalian cell culture in high throughput format, isolating immune cells, co-culturing, and data analysis.
- Evaluate the effects of compounds in a 3D co-culture model using various endpoint assays.
- Learn to analyze datasets and record them in an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Create and communicate results via reports and oral presentations, including a final seminar summarizing the work performed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Junior or Senior undergraduate enrolled in a full-time university program in a technically relevant field, such as Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Mammalian cell culture and sterile technique preferred
- Strong quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.
- Experience with good laboratory practices and notebook record keeping.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for quality science and interpersonal skills to excel in a cross-functional team setting.
