Parenteral MS&T Intern

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Position Summary

As a member of the Parenteral Manufacturing Science and Technology team, this role will design and execute experiments supporting parenteral drug product process improvements, tech transfers, and investigations. Technical projects will explore formulation, mixing, filling, and filtration unit operations.

This position will drive and document experiments, working with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to complete high quality work in a timely manner. Results will be summarized in concise reports, discussed with department leadership, and presented in technical review forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Characterization, optimization and troubleshooting product and manufacturing processes of parenteral dosage forms. 

• Collaboration with R&D and manufacturing sites to design and execute experiments to support product robustness, new technology implementation, and/or manufacturing investigations. 

• Serve as technical resource to other functions, providing expertise on the product and its process. 

• Provide assistance to sites globally to resolve significant quality events and manage complex change controls. 

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university seeking an undergraduate degree, Master or PhD degree in science or engineering (eg, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering).

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting where process development/optimization studies will take place. 

• Able to design and execute scientifically sound, hypothesis driven experiments. 

• Capable to perform statistical analysis of experimental data in support of hypothesis driven experiments. 

• Skilled in writing/reviewing study plans and scientific reports. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required. 

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

• Must be eligible to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during intern (Jun 2024 - Aug 2024) /co-op (June 2024 - Dec 2024) program.

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 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 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 [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility 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.

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