Pathology Associate Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist will perform the various tasks required for collecting, processing, and preparing specimens for microscopic examination and examination by the Pathologist. This includes necropsy, fixation, trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining tissue specimens in support of GLP and investigative toxicologic nonclinical studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or the equivalent with a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience or MS with a minimum of 0-1 year of relevant experience
• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), ASCP certification prefered.
• Experience in tissue trimming, embedding, processing, staining and coverslipping of microslides required.
• Independently perform some special microslide staining procedures.
• Basic working knowledge of mammalian anatomy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and direct the work of others when working in role of study coordinator.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing and performing IHC techniques or other molecular techniques with limited supervision would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsy on rodent and non-rodent animals.
• Trim, fix, process, embed, microtome, and stain tissue specimens.
• Assist management with scheduling of necropsy/histology laboratory work.
• Enter data into the pathology data collection system, as needed.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., processor, embedding station, autostainer, microtome, coverslipper.)
• Perform troubleshooting as necessary.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment, (e.g., IHC equipment, laser capture microdissection equipment, and cryostat) with little or no supervision.
• Organize histology study specimens and study files for archival with no supervision and assume greater responsibility for assignments of staff to complete archival procedures as directed by the supervisor.
• Comply with safety regulations, SOPs, GLPs, and study protocols.
• Assist with development and revision of SOPs as needed.
• Organize and/or conduct quality assurance review of microslides, to assure the task is performed by appropriately trained personnel.
• Serve as study coordinator with no supervision and mentor less experienced study coordinators.
• Perform advanced investigative methods such as immunohistochemistry and other molecular techniques with little or no supervision.
• Organize and/or facilitate the training of personnel in select laboratory procedures.
• Conduct inventory of laboratory supplies/chemicals.
• Responsible for the review of draft/final study protocols and providing feedback to management.
• Responsible for review of study files.
• Stay current in the field of histology through regular review of literature.
• Share new techniques that are relevant
• Assist the Archivist with receiving, organizing and disposition of study materials.
• May be required to provide supervision of staff members as needed.
• Interact with CRO laboratories as needed

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