Upstream Weekend Bioprocess Associate Co-Op; Part-Time

Upstream Weekend Bioprocess Associate Co‑Op (Part‑Time)

Bristol Myers Squibb

Challenging. 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 work transforms the lives of patients and 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.

Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Openings starting May – June 2026 and lasting up to 1 year are available for part‑time co‑ops to be responsible for weekend mammalian cell culture operations. Weekend work will occur on Sunday mornings. Routine job functions include sub‑culturing seed cultures in shake flasks and cell bags, sampling cell culture studies (shake flasks or bench‑scale bioreactors), bioreactor monitoring, manipulation of nutrient and glucose feed in bioreactors / shake flasks, work with a Tecan robotic liquid handler, Ambr
15/250, 200 L/500 L single‑use bioreactors, and documentation in electronic lab notebooks. The part‑time co‑ops will report directly to an Upstream Scientist on one‑half weekday and consult with upstream project leads to review responsibilities for the weekend. Routine hours will include one half‑day during the week (typically Friday up to 4 hours), plus up to 6 hours for each Sunday worked.

• Hands‑on operation and maintenance of several mammalian cell cultures in shake flasks and bench‑scale bioreactors.
• Multi‑task to support simultaneous upstream experiments across numerous projects.
• Perform documentation and monitoring of cell culture trends.
• Elevate any anomalous bioreactor behavior observed to full‑time employees and assist in troubleshooting efforts.
• Support high‑throughput cell culture experiments and process scale‑up activities.
• Demonstrate accountability in maintaining the integrity of critical experiments over the weekends.

• Candidates who are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in a field related to chemical engineering, biochemistry, or biology preferred.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique for maintenance and scale‑up of mammalian cell cultures preferred.
• Competent computer skills. Experience working with electronic lab notebooks preferred.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exemplary attention to detail and dependability.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The starting hourly compensation is within the range of $23.00 to $42.00 /hr. Final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by the employer of record. Compensation details are subject to change.

• Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
• Well‑being support programs such as the BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Financial well‑being: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support.
• Paid time off and flexible schedule options for eligible employees.

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