New · posted Nov 1
Bristol Myers Squibb · Biotechnology
Summer Intern, QC Microbiology
- Indianapolis, IN
- On-site
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
The role
The QC Microbiology Summer Intern will support the Microbiology team in activities associated with environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This internship provides hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical microbiology and gives the intern an opportunity to work alongside experienced microbiologists while contributing to meaningful projects that support product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
The full-time internship will take place June - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities
The intern may support activities including:
- Support trending and visualization of viable environmental and personnel monitoring data.
- Assist with laboratory investigations and data gathering related to microbial recoveries or environmental monitoring excursions.
- Assist with microbiology laboratory organization and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in cross-functional activities within Rayzebio
- Assist with routine laboratory activities such as inventory management, pipette verification, rad surveys, sanitization/cleaning of equipment, pass-throughs etc, equipment log/check completion, supply organization, and general laboratory readiness activities.
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.
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.
What you need
Qualifications & Experience
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Interest and passion for BioPharma and biotechnology
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in highly collaborative environment, ability to work in a team
- All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that visa sponsorship, including for student or temporary work authorization programs, is not available for this role. Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
Pay and benefits
$49,920 – $93,600 a year
Employer provided$24.00 – $45.00 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesCompensation Overview
$24.00 - $45.00
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.
Limited benefits for interns depending on program structure
Where you'll work
Indianapolis, INOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 15% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Indiana5 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US133 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $49,920 | — | $93,600 |
| Indiana (middle half) | $57,000 | $72,000 | $91,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,500 | $62,500 | $79,500 |
This role: Bristol Myers Squibb's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Lab testing and methods6
- Collaboration and leadership6
- GMP and compliance2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Investigations and CAPA1
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- Quality29 63%
- Clinical9 20%
- Regulatory8 17%
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- Director13 28%
- Associate & Specialist12 26%
- Senior & Principal11 24%
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