Scientist, MS&T Materials and Cryogenics Science

Bristol Myers Squibb•Devens, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scientist, MS&T Materials and Cryogenics Science supports the lifecycle management and technical understanding of materials used in late-stage and commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including raw materials, excipients, consumables, and single-use systems. The role applies materials science and engineering principles to material selection, qualification, change assessment, investigations, technical risk assessment, and network implementation. The Scientist works independently under limited supervision, collaborates across functions, and contributes to scientifically sound, compliant, and practical material control strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience. Time spent in advanced degree programs may be considered as equivalent relevant experience.
Thorough knowledge of relevant materials science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, polymer science, analytical science, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
Proficiency in applying a wide range of scientific or operational principles, procedures, and techniques, with broad knowledge of related disciplines or areas of specialization.
Working knowledge of cGMP, good documentation practices, CMC expectations, regulatory requirements, and associated business or documentation processes.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot technical problems, apply risk management, and develop clear scientific recommendations.
Ability to prepare high-quality formal reports, technical assessments, protocols, presentations, and other controlled or regulatory-supporting documentation.
Effective project organization, prioritization, communication, and collaboration skills in a matrixed and cross-functional environment.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision, adapt standard methods when appropriate, and consult management on complex or sensitive decisions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of materials used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, such as chemicals, media, excipients, filters, tubing, assemblies, containers, consumables, and single-use systems, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply materials science and engineering principles to the lifecycle management of raw materials, excipients, consumables, and single-use systems used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Provide technical support for material selection, evaluation, qualification, implementation, change controls, alternate or second sourcing, and technical transfers.
Assist with and/or lead material-related investigations of moderate risk or complexity, including data review, root-cause analysis, impact assessment, and development of scientifically justified recommendations.
Prepare and design or review protocols, methods, experimental plans, technical assessments, risk assessments, reports, presentations, and CMC documentation, as appropriate.
Analyze and interpret data, draw appropriate conclusions, identify gaps, and recommend logical next steps that support scientific, compliance, regulatory, supply, and manufacturing outcomes.
Plan or support laboratory and external testing, as applicable, including material characterization and validation activities. Evaluate study results and document conclusions.
Support development and maintenance of material specifications, control strategies, technical standards, procedures, and reference information.
Critically assess assigned projects to identify technical risks or issues and contribute to implementation of new solutions, plans, or approaches.
Identify and execute process or system improvements and may lead improvement projects of low or moderate complexity.
Manage technical projects within the functional area and increasingly coordinate project resources, deliverables, and interfaces to meet commitments.
Collaborate with Process Development, MS&T/Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Technical Product Teams, third-party laboratories, suppliers, and other partners.
May act as a technical point of contact, train others on procedures, or provide functional mentoring to more junior colleagues.

Benefits

wellbeing support
retirement and financial protection benefits
insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
3 optional holidays
paid sick leave
up to two paid volunteer days per year
summer hours flexibility
leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day