Summer 2026 - Undergraduate Integrative Systems Pharmacology, Protein Homeostasis Internship

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Position Summary

The Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center (TRC) in San Diego, CA aims to discover and develop revolutionary medicines for cancer patients with unmet medical needs. Comprised of scientists across multiple disciplines, we are responsible for delivering novel cancer therapeutics by engaging E3 ubiquitin ligases for targeted protein degradation.

The Protein Homeostasis TRC is highly committed to supporting local STEM initiatives that give individuals the opportunity to participate in diverse aspects of the drug discovery process and to contribute to the goal of bringing novel therapeutics to cancer patients. To further this cause, we are excited to introduce the 2026 Summer Internship Program. The selected intern will have the opportunity to contribute to programs in biology research at BMS during a 10-week, full-time, paid summer program.

This intern position is with the Integrative Systems Pharmacology group in the Protein Homeostasis TRC. We are seeking a motivated student with a basic understanding of tumor biology and a strong interest in drug discovery for novel small molecules. The intern will gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art San Diego labs, learning cancer biology techniques and working with patient-derived organoid models—an exciting approach that brings research closer to real patient outcomes. You will participate in team meetings, interact with scientists from diverse backgrounds, and present your findings at a poster symposium. We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply and join us next summer.

The full-time internship will take place June - August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Work with scientists to understand experimental design and execution.
• Gain hands-on experience with drug efficacy assays, organoid culture, proteomics, and protein analysis using ProteinSimple JESS.
• Review scientific literature and research articles to build foundational knowledge relevant to the project.
• Meet with scientific advisors on a regular basis to review progress.
• Maintain documentation of experiments in an electronic lab notebook.
• Attend project/group meetings and learn about programs for drug development.
• Analyze experimental data and present project findings at the conclusion of the program.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidate must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Biology (e.g. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology), Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Candidate must have completed at least 2 years of study towards their Bachelor’s degree
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate interest in oncology research and drug discovery.
• Basic laboratory skills (from lab courses or work in research), and experience with mammalian cell culture is preferred but not required.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $27.00 to $29.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location