Translational Pathology and Immunohistochemistry Internship - Summer 2023

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 contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

BMS Translational Pathology and Immunohistochemistry (TP-IHC) is seeking a motivated and inquisitive researcher to intern with our group. We are a team of pathologists and scientists who integrate tissue-based data into clinical insights that enable the delivery of therapies to the patients most likely to benefit from them. Members of this team work on various projects in close collaboration with our colleagues in Translational Medicine to identify tissue-based disease biomarkers. These biomarkers help us to better understand mechanisms of disease and therapeutic resistance, and to predict likelihood of response to treatment. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with BMS translational scientists and participate in internal scientific meetings. Individuals with strong technical competency, who are detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills will thrive in this collaborative matrix environment.

• Optimize and/or validate IHC assays to detect specific protein targets with a role in human disease.
• Support of histologic image analysis of the targeted analytes.
• With supervision, plan and execute experiments that support BMS projects in Translational Pathology.
• Anticipate interactions with colleagues in Digital Pathology and Pathology teams, to learn about analyte quantification within human tissue sections.
• Maintain accurate record of experiments and procedures
• Prepare and present results to team members across different functions

• BS and/or MS candidate with relevant coursework and background in a life sciences discipline.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory research in biological sciences or biochemistry

Experience with immunohistochemistry and/or histology are highly desirable.

• Must be organized and able to work well in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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