Scientist, Development Engineering - Chemical Process Development

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Chemical Process Development (CPD) is a team of organic chemists, analytical chemists, and chemical engineers working together to design novel syntheses from raw materials to supply new medicines to patients. CPD scientists focus on developing safe, economical, sustainable, and robust processes to support clinical trials and the launch of new medicines across various drug modalities including small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and antibody drug conjugates. Our work is driven by innovative science, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative teamwork. The scientific knowledge package from the manufacturing process, design parameters, and control strategies enables regulatory filings to bring these novel medicines to patients worldwide.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 0-2 years of experience or M.S. in Chemical Engineering with 2-4 years of experience, or B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5-7 years of experience in chemical process development or related background.
• The individual must have demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing chemical engineering fundamentals to perform process development studies within the Development Engineering group in Chemical Process Development.
• This function encompasses conducting lab scale experimentation, glass-plant and pilot plant trials, modeling, and data analysis in areas of various unit operations including reactions, separations, crystallizations, drying with focus on developing and characterizing synthetic processes to make small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as technology development to enable process development capabilities.
• Strong research skills demonstrating experimental design and planning, and applications of characterization, analysis, and modeling techniques from the chemical engineering field.
• The ability to interact constructively in a team approach to problem solving is important.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a strong safety culture and continually demonstrating core safety values.
• This position requires work with hazardous chemical agents, which, if improperly handled may have the potential to affect the employee’s health, including the reproductive function in men and women, and/or embryo/fetal development.

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees