Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences

Bristol Myers Squibb

80d • $88,430 - $107,151

About The Position

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. 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. The Cell Therapy Analytical Development group at BMS is seeking a motivated individual to perform routine functional characterization of CAR-T and gene edited cells used in cell therapy.

Requirements

• 0-2 (MS) or 3+ years hands on experience with cellular analytical techniques.
• Experience with experimental design and assay development.
• Excellent aseptic technique and experience with mammalian and/or primary cell culture.
• Experience with flow cytometry instrumentation, maintenance, and software (FlowJo).
• Uses scientific principles and engineering fundamentals to solve problems.
• Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team.
• Desire and drive to learn and passion for their impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Routine analysis of cell product for quality attributes using flow cytometry and cell-based assays.
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments.
• Manage inventory of samples and materials and ensure proper handling and storage.
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental results using an electronic lab notebook.
• Summarize and present scientific data; report results to project teams.
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees