QC Microbiology PT Intern

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Inspire and be inspired. We offer a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students to use your talent, skills, education and passion to help make an impact on patient’s lives – all while growing your career and  earning academic credit. 

Our Internship Programme gives you a real opportunity to gain practical ‘hands-on’ experience, training and  shadow the experts of your chosen field. It also provides you with insight into what it’s like to work with us. 

We will place you in a six, nine or twelve month Internship Programme depending on the requirements of your degree course. So, are you ready to embark on a new adventure? We can’t wait to see what you’re made of! 

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a QC Microbiology PT Intern within the QC Microbiology Laboratory. Reporting to the QC Microbiology Manger, the QC Microbiology PT Intern will be responsible for supporting site activities related to Product Testing and Environmental/Utility Monitoring, performing testing of samples and laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performing QC Environmental Monitoring in classified areas including lot related monitoring. 

• Utility sampling including WFI, Clean Steam and Compressed Air/Gas.

• Carrying out In-Process testing of critical lot related samples to support Manufacturing activities. 

• Performing Bioburden testing on Utility samples, Drug Substance and Raw Materials within required hold times. 

• Performing Bacterial Endotoxin Testing on Utility samples, Drug Substance and Drug Product within required hold times. 

• Performing Growth Promotion testing of media lots entering the laboratory. 

• Carrying out identifications of Microorganisms isolated post testing activities. 

• Completing all laboratory documentation in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered Specifications. 

• Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation, including SOPs. 

• Providing support to other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are adhered to. 

• Reviewing Batch paperwork, and reconciliation of analysis performed in the laboratory. 

• Ensuring that any alert/action limit excursions are investigated according to site procedures. 

• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety is maintained in the laboratory. 

• Performing any other activities as indicated by the Microbiology Manager. 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required 

• A strong background in Microbiology and aseptic manufacturing is desirable but not essential. 

• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• The ability to work in a team based collaborative environment is essential. 

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.

Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.

This is a temporary, time‑bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co‑op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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