About the role#
This internship offers a 10-week summer research project within the Drug Product Development team. You will work on-site in New Brunswick, New Jersey, focusing on the feasibility of material characterization techniques. Throughout the program, you will participate in orientation, mentorship, and formal feedback sessions. The internship concludes with a formal presentation of your research.
What you'll do#
- Develop methods for product characterization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to characterization methodologies.
- Collaborate with formulation scientists, analytical chemists, process engineers, and process modelers.
- Enable drug product formulation development and manufacturing processes.
- Explore techniques including vibrational spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and imaging tools.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program for Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or a related field.
- Focus on Materials Characterization.
- Graduation date between Fall 2027 and 2028.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
- Proficiency in data analysis software and tools.
- Expertise in powders, crystallography, powder flow, particle size analysis, spectroscopy, or chemometrics.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $45 per hour.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a public pharmaceutical company founded in 1887. It focuses on research and development in areas such as oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease. The company maintains its headquarters in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. It employs over 38,000 people across various global locations.
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