Translational Medicine; Clinical Flow Cytometry Intern
Posted on: 28 Jan 2021
Princeton, NJ
Job Description
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.
Position Summary
The Clinical Flow Cytometry laboratory is seeking an intern to join our industry leading team of flow cytometrists. The group utilizes a diverse range of state of the art specialized flow cytometers and supporting systems to develop, optimize, validate and execute flow cytometry assays in support of new and approved drug programs. As an intern, you will gain hands on experience using modern flow cytometers, analyzing data, and the overall process to perform clinical biomarker studies that help to develop new medicines.
Key Responsibilities
* Running flow cytometry experiments in aid of assay development and validation, either autonomously or in support of senior members of the clinical flow cytometry team
* Analysis and visualization of high-dimensional flow cytometry data generated in the lab using common software such as Flowjo or computational data analysis such as Python and R
* Daily optimization and routine maintenance of flow cytometers
* Accurate record keeping of experiments and procedures
* Interacting with team members to understand the needs of individual assays
* Summarizing and presenting research conducted during internship
* Other tasks will be required to support the team as a whole
Qualifications & Experience
* Current undergraduates who are entering the junior year with majors in biological sciences or related field
* Strong enthusiasm and interest in science
* Some basic lab skills from college course science labs or research labs
* Ability to work in a highly matrixed team
* Excellent fundamental skills such as communications, analytical and critical thinking
* Excellent organization and record keeping skills
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.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
New York, New York
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company discovers, develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. The company offers drugs in oncology, immunoscience, cardiovascular, and fibrotic diseases. The company’s products include Opdivo, a biological product for anti-cancer indications; Eliquis, an oral inhibitor targeted at stroke prevention in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disorders; and Orencia, a biological product for adult patients with moderately to severely active RA and prostate-specific antigen, as well as reducing signs and symptoms in certain pediatric patients with moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
It also provides Sprycel, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia; Yervoy, a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma; Empliciti, a humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of multiple myeloma; and Baraclude, an oral antiviral agent for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. In addition, the company offers Reyataz, a protease inhibitor for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Evotaz; Sustiva franchise, a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV; and Daklinza NS5A replication complex inhibitor, Sunvepra NS3 protease inhibitor, and Beclabuvir NS5B inhibitor. It sells products to wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, government entities, and medical profession. It has collaboration agreements with Nektar Therapeutics; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Biocartis Group NV.; and FameWave Ltd.
The company was formerly known as Bristol-Myers Company and changed its name to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in 1989. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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IndustryBiopharmaceuticals
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No. of Employees23, 300
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