Scientist, Analytical Development

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Scientist position is based in New Brunswick, NJ. The role supports analytical development for Bristol Myers Squibb’s expanding biologics pipeline. The successful candidate supports biologics analytical development through the design, implementation, and operation of automation, modeling, and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to enable more efficient, robust, and cost-effective workflows. These technologies and best practices will be transferred across functional areas, including clinical and commercial analytical and quality groups. The role also supports characterization and method development across early- and late-stage biologics programs via digitization capability, helping to modernize analytical workflows and improve throughput and data insights. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment, with potential to lead development activities and contribute to cross-functional, matrixed teams.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Analytical Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant industry and/or academic experience. Alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these fields with a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant industry and/or academic experience. Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years' experience can be considered.
• Hand-on experience on laboratory automation and liquid handling platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton); capable of coding assay automation scripts.
• Experience or demonstrated understanding on modeling, and/or AI-based technologies.
• Familiarity with biologics analytical techniques for antibodies, antibody–drug conjugates, and RNA lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), including HPLC, UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, FFF, MALS, and DLS.
• A basic understanding of biologics process development.
• Proficiency with Empower, SYMYX ELN, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical experimental design and data analysis.
• Self-starter, strong communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy assay and data automation solution, part of the team to design and deploy analytical data modeling, and AI-enabled technologies for clinical analytical development, and support technology transfer to commercial analytical organizations.
• Program, operate, and troubleshoot automated analytical/data platforms to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with automation specialist and digital teams to enable automated data capture and data integrity.
• Evaluate and implement novel analytical platforms and automated technologies to enhance capability, robustness, and assay performance.
• Support the develop biochemical methods as needed for biologics drug substance and drug product clinical release testing, stability studies, and characterization.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Research, Process technology development, and Quality Control (QC) groups.
• Maintain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge; present findings at internal and external forums; publish results; and author technical and regulatory documentation.
• Sustain a safe, compliant, and high-performance laboratory environment.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• 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.
• Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees))
• 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree