Bristol Myers Squibb - Graduate Analytical Chemistry Programme

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. In 2019, Bristol Myers Squibb acquired Celgene; we combine the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company and the agility of a biotech to create a global leading bio-pharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.

Our Graduate Programme:

If you have an undergraduate or post-graduate degree gained between 2022 to 2024, consider our graduate programmes. Get ready to learn, grow and share ideas that can bring hope to patients battling diseases. Our graduate offering is a major step towards a career you’ll find fulfilling, both professionally and personally. Our one-year and two-year programmes are designed to ensure you gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, and network with our remarkable Bristol Myers Squibb employees, whilst learning about our company.

You possess a unique and fresh perspective with a passion for excellence. See just how far your talent will take you. Put your qualification to work at Bristol Myers Squibb where your skills and education can help patients prevail over serious diseases

What will I be doing on this role?

You will work in the Analytical Strategy and Operations (ASO) labs at Moreton, where you will conduct regulated testing on pre-commercial drugs to ensure they meet necessary chemical and physical quality standards for use in clinical trials. Through your work, you will gain insight into how analytical functions at BMS integrate into the drug development process.

You will also have the opportunity to rotate into other departments, such as Oral Product Development (OPD). During this rotation, you will be in a hands-on laboratory role working alongside analytical leads to develop, write and qualify new analytical methods across a range of analytical techniques. 

During your programme, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about end-to-end drug development and how analytical functions are integral in the success of medicine development.
• Learn how to work in a GMP (regulated) laboratory to prepare and analyse drug product and drug substance samples, including how to validate methods used for testing.
• Interact with other critical functional areas such as clinical supplies operations, quality assurance and regulatory.
• Gain increased knowledge of the analytical method and formulation development of new drugs as well as product requirements for each stage of clinical trials. You will also learn to develop and qualify stability indicating methods.

What's on offer?

• The chance to join one of the top pharmaceutical companies where you can contribute to transforming patient's lives through science.
• Great on-site benefits including an on-site gym, subsidised cafes and regular talks from various speakers.
• Social opportunities such as games nights, football teams, pride, family days and more. 
• Based in Moreton, under 20 minutes from Central Liverpool with hybrid working.
• A salary between £27k-30k 

What skills do I need?

• Degree (BSc or equivalent) with significant Chemistry and/or analytical chemistry content.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with the ability to plan and execute scientific work and also communicate effectively
• A higher degree (e.g. MSc, MChem, MPharm), industry experience within a related environment and an understanding of safe laboratory practices are preferential, but not essential.

Sound like the opportunity for you? If so, click 'Apply Now' to begin your application. But be quick - this role is only open for a short amount of time so to secure yourself a chance at the next stage, make sure you apply today!

Wanting tips or advice on how to ace this application process? BMS are hosting a workshop on their advice for how you can make your application stand out. This will be taking place on the 13th March. Follow this link here to register: https://cvent.me/egwAlbrt=Acgzy4rrkWnedYt0a4qLg&locale=en&Refid=Student