Senior Associate Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Scientist in Veterinary Sciences provides advanced technical and scientific support for laboratory animal care, health management, and in vivo research programs. The role serves as a subject matter resource within the veterinary team across multiple species, contributing to the design, execution, and documentation of preclinical and discovery studies while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity.

The position provides veterinary and technical support for laboratory animals, monitors animal health and behavior, administers medications, assists with veterinary medical and surgical procedures, and performs rounds to monitor treatments and health concerns. It maintains complete and timely records, supports investigators and research teams, and provides hands-on technical support for discovery study models. The role also supports veterinary care, husbandry, and technical work across early-stage preclinical discovery programs and helps ensure compliance with applicable IACUC, USDA, and AAALAC requirements.

The position requires rotating weekend and holiday coverage. The advertised compensation range for Princeton, New Jersey is $89,690–$108,686. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary cash and stock incentives and comprehensive benefits, subject to applicable plans and eligibility. The assigned work model is not specified in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Biology, or a related life science field and at least 4 years of academic or industry experience, or a master's degree and at least 2 years of academic or industry experience.
• Experience in laboratory animal science or preclinical research, with demonstrated expertise in multiple species.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable IACUC, USDA, and AAALAC requirements.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage concurrent studies and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary study teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to evaluate complex clinical and scientific information and make sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and review scientific documentation, SOPs, and study records.
• Availability for mandatory rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Nice To Haves

• AALAS certification at the LAT or LATG level.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary and technical support for laboratory animals in veterinary and study-related capacities.
• Independently monitor and evaluate animal health status, clinical signs, and behavioral changes, and communicate findings and recommendations to the clinical veterinarian.
• Administer medications through multiple routes and independently calculate and verify dosing parameters across species and body-weight ranges.
• Assist with veterinary medical and surgical procedures, including anesthesia preparation, monitoring and recovery, dental procedures, wound management, and surgery.
• Perform rounds to monitor ongoing treatments and health concerns.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely animal treatment logs, controlled-substance records, and study documentation in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Provide support to investigators, research teams, and other departments as needed.
• Participate in veterinary care, husbandry, and technical support across early-stage preclinical discovery programs.
• Provide hands-on technical support for a broad range of discovery study models.
• Support compliance with applicable IACUC, USDA, and AAALAC requirements.
• Remain current in laboratory animal science, veterinary medicine, and preclinical research through continuing education, literature review, and professional development.
• Work rotating scheduled weekend and holiday coverage.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support.
• Retirement and financial protection benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid vacation for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico.
• 11 paid company holidays; eligible employees in specified categories also receive 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior