JOB DESCRIPTION

Be part of something bigger!

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. We have over 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE/SCOPE

At BD Biosciences, our purpose is to empower scientists and doctors to transform lives, one cell at a time. The summer internship program at BD Biosciences in San Jose, California, provides students hands-on exposure to BDB’s Research Reagents Development group, a leading provider of innovative tools that drive a deeper understanding of the human immune system and unlock its unique power to fight diseases like cancer, HIV, and COVID-19.

As part of a global organization, you may work within cross-functional or interdisciplinary teams while collaborating and supporting multiple internal partners and customers. The internship program will provide endless opportunities to engage with peers, senior personnel, and supervisors who will provide informal mentoring and coaching.

Throughout our summer internship, students will build an extensive professional network, learn how to work in a research and development environment, build and hone laboratory skills, and deliver business presentations showcasing their work. BD's summer internship program is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the biotechnology and BD’s culture.

We are recruiting for highly driven life science and engineering students with a passion for innovation, product development and working in biotechnology. The candidate is responsible for all housing and transportation costs.

PROJECT AREAS:

Each R&D intern will be assigned an individual project to lead and drive to further develop their technical expertise in the Single Cell Multiomics space. During your summer internship, you will have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas:

• Support execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work

• Ensure the implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures

• Development and analysis of process changes to support continuous improvement initiatives in magnetic bead reagent manufacturing

• Development and analysis of high throughput single-cell genomics assays

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration

• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10 - 12 week summer internship period

EDUCATION

• BS/MS/PhD student pursuing a degree in chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering and related fields in the chemical and life sciences

EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to understand complex workflows and develop and validate innovative solutions

• Ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative and deliver results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior internship/co-op experience

• Hands-on experience with bench-level lab skills including pipetting and sample handling

• Hands-on experience with common biological instrumentation such as flow cytometry, PCR and next-generation sequencing platforms

• Hands-on experience with molecular biology and biochemistry

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

WHY JOIN US?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

To learn more about BD visit https://jobs.bd.com/

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

SALARY RANGE INFORMATION: $33.60 - $55.30

BD is a Fortune 500 global medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company operates three business segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences and BD Interventional. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from the design and engineering, to the manufacturing and the marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.