Co-Op - Immunology (IMM) & Cardiovascular (CV) Translational Research (Fall 2025)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Brisbane
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. 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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .Position SummaryThe IMM & CV Translational Research group within the IMM and CV Thematic Research Center (ICV-TRC) at BMS seeks to understand hypothesis-driven disease pathophysiology to enable patient selection and stratification in clinical trials. The team is highly focused on identifying circulating biomarkers of disease severity to enhance patient stratification and aid the testing of cardiovascular and immunology early discovery preclinical candidates. The IMM & CV Translational Research group is seeking a talented and highly motivated graduate student interested in a scientific environment that offers hands-on translational research experience in a team - orientated and fast - paced environment. The student, working closely with a mentor, will be assigned an exciting project to identify innovative biomarkers and develop translational assays. During the 6-month program, the student will be mentored in the development of critical thinking, laboratory skills, translational application to the clinic and preclinical candidates, data and literature analysis, and presentation/verbal communication skills. A Co-op position in the IMM & CV Translational Research group with a focus on biomarker identification is a valuable opportunity for a graduate student to perform innovative work that will impact early drug discovery pipeline transitions by providing the translational component, to learn about the drug development process in a highly dynamic environment, and to develop educational and technical skills for application towards a scientific career path and career-oriented decisions.Key Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to translational project which is aligned with IMM & CV Translational Research objectives and the CV portfolio and participate in BMS Co-op program requirements.
• Responsibilities may include laboratory work, literature/data review, and/or computational analyses.
• Present Co-op project in lab meetings and at the conclusion of the programQualifications & Experience
  • Current graduate student with good standing in biological science graduate program (required); a demonstrated emphasis in translational biomarkers (preferred).
  • Completion of at least first year in an accredited graduate degree program.
  • Availability for full-time on-site employment (40 hrs/week) throughout 6-month program period is a must (ensure that leave approval is granted by graduate degree program and advisor before applying).
  • Experience in wet lab experimentation, analysis & interpretation of results is required.
  • Interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the willingness and ability to foster working relationships with a range of stakeholders.The starting compensation for this job is a range from $29.00/hour - $35.00/hour. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience and education level.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 CareersWith 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 . Visit 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.If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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