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Spring 2026 Co-Op - In-Vitro Electrophysiology and Cell Biology

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Working with Us

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 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Position Summary

The co-op will support ongoing neuroscience research by performing in vitro electrophysiology experiments using human iPSC-derived neurons and multi-electrode array (MEA) platforms. The student will gain hands-on experience in cell culture, assay development, and data analysis to evaluate novel therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.

The full-time co-op will take place January - June 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Sterile culture and maintain iPSC-derived neurons, astrocytes, and microglia
• Sterile treatment of reagents (compounds, oligonucleotides, antibodies)
• Perform MEA recordings to assess neuronal network activity
• Analyze electrophysiological data using software
• Support assay optimization and troubleshooting
• Prepare experimental records and contribute to data summaries

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or a related field
• Coursework or laboratory experience in cell biology and neurobiology
• Prior experience with cell culture preferred; exposure to MEA or patch-clamp techniques is a plus
• Experience in primary mouse neuron or glial cell culture preferred
• Experience with electrophysiology, calcium FLIPR assays, or high-content imaging preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the co-op term (6 months)
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.

Compensation Overview

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $27.00 to $35.00/hr.

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.

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.

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.

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