Assistant Scientist, Lab Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Lab Operations team is seeking an Assistant Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment in the Cell Therapy Development & Operations labs. They will play a key role in troubleshooting equipment, escalating corrective maintenance, and scheduling preventative maintenance events. This candidate will also be involved in managing data and contributing to development of operational systems using automation and artificial intelligence where possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects
• 1-2 years of experience working in a scientific laboratory environment

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft ecosystem
• continuous improvement mindset
• familiarity with with scientific equipment (a plus)
• ability to work with data (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on lab instruments (e.g., biosafety cabinets, temperature-sensitive units, analyzers, pipettes)
• Respond to emergent equipment issues and implement corrective actions
• Operational Support: Clean and sterilize lab equipment
• Assist with lab organization and efficiency efforts with automation of routine tasks
• Track and manage equipment moves and calibration schedules (e.g., pipette calibration events)
• Collaboration & Communication: Interface with warehouse, facilities, EH&S, and end-user groups to ensure compliance and operational continuity
• Coordinate with external vendors for preventive and corrective service measures

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level