2026 Summer Intern PhD Student - Chemical Process Development - ANALYTICAL

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Chemical Process Development (CPD) is a team of organic chemists, analytical chemists, and chemical engineers working together to design novel syntheses from raw materials to supply new medicines to patients. CPD scientists focus on developing safe, economical, sustainable, and robust processes to support clinical trials and the launch of new medicines across various drug modalities including small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and antibody drug conjugates. We are seeking a highly-motivated candidate to join our analytical team in advancing reaction monitoring capabilities using Online Liquid Chromatography (LC). The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and demonstrating innovative analytical workflows for real-time reaction monitoring, with a focus on both small molecule and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) applications.

Summer interns will work with mentors for ~10 weeks on a guided research project within a PD Project Team. The program is organized to ensure that interns gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, learn about BMS and meet diverse company representatives.

The program will feature :

An orientation, including an overview of company structure, products and brands

An introduction to the GPS and PD organizations

Exposure to senior management and business leaders

Formal presentation at the end of your internship

A mentorship program

Program Dates : Monday, June 1st 2026 - Friday, August 7th, 2026. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis. Those selected will be notified no later than February 2026. Position is in New Brunswick, NJ.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is $43.00 / hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change. Interns that will be in-person and reside more than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible for a travel or housing stipend.

Key Responsibilities

This position integrates wet- and dry-lab functions, where the selected candidate will be responsible for design and execution of experiments to evaluate advanced features of online LC, including heterogeneous sampling and online quenching / derivatization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to select and monitor representative chemical reactions from the portfolio, including non-isolated intermediates and ADC-related processes.

Analyze and interpret chromatographic data to provide insight into reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and process optimization.

Develop and optimize sample handling protocols for challenging compounds, including those sensitive to oxygen, air, or moisture, and high-potency chemicals.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.

Hands-on experience with LC (HPLC / UPLC) is required; experience with automated or online sampling systems is a plus.

Familiarity with reaction monitoring, process analytical technology (PAT), or kinetic studies is preferred.

Experience working with ADCs, high-potency compounds, or heterogeneous reactions is desirable but not required.

Demonstrated skills in problem-solving, instrument troubleshooting, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required.

Must include GPA on resume for consideration (program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater).

All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview :

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role :

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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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Company : Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number : R1596636

Updated : 2025-12-06 02 : 25 : 33.910 UTC

Location : New Brunswick-NJ

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