Co-Op - Discovery Biology Immunology (Spring 2025)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.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. Read more:
.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Co-op student to
join our Discovery Biology Immunology Team in Cambridge, MA. Our
team focuses on early drug discovery for autoimmune and
inflammatory diseases, including target identification, validation,
screening assay development and characterization of drug mechanism
of action. This position offers hands-on learning and exposure to
basic drug discovery principles related to autoimmune and
inflammatory diseases. The candidate will gain experience in human
and mouse immune cell culture and assay development to support
early discovery proof-of-concept studies and optimize biologics/
small molecules for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. The
Co-op student will learn various lab techniques used in immunology
drug discovery and receive coaching in experimental design, data
analysis, critical thinking, and presentation skills.Key
Responsibilities
- Maintain mammalian cell lines in culture for use in a variety
of experimental systems.
- Isolation of primary cells from human blood and mouse
blood/tissues.
- Perform basic laboratory techniques including luciferase
reporter assays, ELISA/MSD/Luminex assays, PCR/qPCR and automated
Western Blot.
- Characterize the immune response in primary cell-based assays,
support biology read outs from in vivo mouse models including
analysis of cytokine/chemokine secretion, antibody secretion, and
flow cytometry analysis.
- Analyze and report experimental findings in a detailed
electronic lab notebook, with multiple opportunities to present
work at team meetings and department immunology meeting.
- Additional technical opportunities are possible depending on
project needs.Qualifications & Experience
- Enrollment in University Bachelor's or Master's degree program
studying relevant scientific discipline with at least two (2) years
of cell biology and/or molecular biology course work.
- Minimum three (3) semesters of laboratory course work
- Understanding of cell biology and immunology techniques with
preferred hands-on experience in cell culture or tissue culture.
Prior work experience preferred.
- Experience in independently generating precise, reliable data
and analysis.
- Strong academic record --- 3.0 GPA 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. Uniquely Interesting
Work, Life-changing CareersWith 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 an inclusive culture, promoting
diversity 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 a diverse 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 . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If
you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for
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