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We are seeking a highly motivated undergraduate scientist to be part of the Reference Standard and Critical Reagents (RSCR) team supporting operational activities associated with workflow efficiencies at the New Brunswick, NJ site.

RSCR manages the global in-house reference standards and critical reagents for Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this position, you will directly support operational projects including transferring critical documents into an electronic repository, data entry into inventory systems, cataloging materials, subdividing RSCR materials, and working with our Scientist on various activities within our laboratory. Additional responsibilities could be assigned and include but are not limited to report writing, project management, and liaising with relevant internal BMS departments.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated and a self-starter. Strong computer and organization skills are essential. As this is supporting operations, the physical demands and work environment includes but is not limited to: sitting / standing, walking on level surfaces, repetitive use of arms, hands, and wrists.

This full-time six-month co-op program will take place July through December of 2025. 

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Project Managers and learning skills including laboratory data review and interpretation, supply chain, business documentation, and influencing across a matrixed network

Laboratory data entry into the RSCR Inventory database

Reviewing material’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and updating RSCR records with any discrepancies found.

Assisting with laboratory activities as needed

Report directly to the Senior Managers of RSCR on a regular basis to update on the progress of work achieved.

Qualifications & Experience

BS or MS student majoring in any degree, preference given to a science or engineering student.  

Must be actively enrolled in a matriculated program.

Ability to work on-site at BMS’s New Brunswick, NJ campus a must.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.  

Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.  Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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