Scientist, Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb•Seattle, WA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a highly motivated immunologist with a strong background in T cell immunology to join the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center. This role is crucial for driving the optimization of next-generation T cell therapeutics. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth conceptual understanding of tumor-associated T cell biology, including T cell activation, signaling, differentiation, and immune-regulation pathways. Responsibilities include identifying relevant assays and developing novel approaches and technologies to assess and optimize T cell functionality. This position is suited for an innovative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a focus on advancing T cell therapeutic development projects. The Cell Therapy TRC is a key research platform at BMS, dedicated to developing innovative cellular therapies to treat hematologic malignancies, solid cancers, and autoimmune diseases by harnessing the power of the immune system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Or Master’s Degree with 3+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Or Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences (no experience necessary)
Highly motivated immunologist with a strong background in T cell immunology
In-depth conceptual understanding of tumor-associated T cell biology, including T cell activation, signaling, differentiation, and immune-regulation pathways
Ability to identify relevant assays and experience in developing novel approaches and technologies for assessing and optimizing functionality of T cells

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with in vitro technologies typically employed to engineer T cells, followed by functionality assessment including but not limited to viral transduction, targeted gene editing, Incucyte-based readouts, and PCR
Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry (12-plus colors) and immune cell functional assays (e.g., proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity, imaging)
Experience with analysis of next generation sequencing/large gene expression datasets using a programming language is highly desired
Skilled at critical and probabilistic thinking, able to apply prior experience and theoretical knowledge to identify and solve complex scientific problems
Self-motivated and focused with project management-oriented thinking; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment
Ability to work productively as both team member and as individual contributor
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate within cross-functional teams; skilled at listening to and coordinating with colleagues in a matrixed environment
Ability to conceptualize and communicate the broader impact of personal activities to other projects and teammates
Strong organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments and preparation of data for compiling reports

Responsibilities

Application of extensive knowledge of T cell biology including activation pathways, signaling pathways and antigen-specific differentiation, to characterize T cells in vitro and enable science-driven decision making
Plan and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis-driven research
Strong ability to interpret and synthesize information from complex datasets, both published and internal within BMS
Identification of new methods and research tools for continuous development of drug candidate screening workflow in vitro
Provide scientific and technical insights on cross-functional assignments
Provide recommendations on department-level strategic decisions
Represent the company in external settings and work with internal and external collaborators
Act as a functional advisor to team members, especially to more junior colleagues

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
BMS Well-Being Account
BMS Living Life Better program
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
Survivor support
Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt Employees
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 (for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
3 optional holidays (for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
Unlimited paid sick time (based on eligibility)
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year (based on eligibility)
Summer hours flexibility (based on eligibility)
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day