Devens Spring Co-op Program (STEM)
At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
Position Summary
Are you seeking an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in BioPharma, develop your leadership skills, receive career mentorship, and make a meaningful impact? The 6-month Co-op program at Bristol Myers Squibb offers an exceptional career experience at our state-of-the-art Biologics facility or our cutting-edge Cell Therapy campus in Devens, MA. Join us and be part of the next generation of medicine!
The program includes formal and informal networking, development, and mentorship of participants with a focus on building and advancing professional skills in the BioPharma industry.
Candidates will be matched with projects based on skills and interests to support projects and continuous improvement initiatives at the Devens Campus. Projects are associated with functional areas including:
- Commercial Biologics Manufacturing – Engineering, Operations, Technology Transfer
- Cell Therapy Manufacturing Quality - Ensuring compliance with health authority regulations and internal standards
All projects will be defined with key deliverables and provide candidates with opportunities to develop new skills and work directly on key aspects of the business. Example deliverables include process optimization, documentation and knowledge management updates, workflow or tool development, and continuous improvement.
This full-time six-month co-op program will take place January through July of 2027. Please ensure that you can support a full-time work schedule (40 hours per week, 5 days per week M-F) for these positions.
Key Responsibilities
Examples of Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge or understanding of biotech process such as cell culture and purification
- Support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
- Review, organize and/or maintain technical documentation
- Analyze data or trends to identify root causes and develop practical, actionable recommendations
- Collaborate cross-functionally within Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Automation, and Supply Chain teams
- Explore and help pilot emerging tools and technologies
Qualifications & Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Science or Engineering Bachelor of Science, Masters, or Doctorate program (STEM)
- Interest and passion for biotechnology, specifically biologics/cell therapy processes
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience working in highly collaborative environment, ability to work in a team
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated through previous experiences which may include: laboratory experience, project design course(s), research projects, knowledge of programming/scientific software, and/or previous co-ops/internships
- Willingness to gown into controlled manufacturing spaces when required
- All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that visa sponsorship, including for student or temporary work authorization programs, is not available for this role. Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:
$24.00 to $45.00Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.
Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.
This is a temporary, time‑bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co‑op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
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