Senior Scientist, Bioanalysis

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Protein, Bioanalysis, and Material Sciences (PMBS) group, part of the Precision Medicine, Bioanalytical and Translational Sciences (PMBATS) team, leads internal and external bioanalytical and diagnostic research & development activities. These activities support various disease areas including hematological malignancies, inflammatory disease programs, neuroscience, cardiovascular, and solid tumor indications. The PMBATS group integrates scientific insights to provide innovative solutions for precision medicine. The primary purpose of this Senior Scientist position is to independently develop, validate, and implement bioanalytical immunoassays for measuring biotherapeutics and detecting anti-drug antibodies (immunogenicity) in biological samples, supporting drug development and regulatory filings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of related industry experience
Master’s Degree with 5+ years of related industry experience
Ph.D. in related field with 2+ years of industry experience
Experience in the development and validation of bioanalytical pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic and anti-drug antibody immunoassays.
Knowledge of GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA Bioanalytical Guidance.
Some experience in LIMS (e.g. Watson) for quantitation, data handling and archival.
Knowledge of the drug discovery and development process.
Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to independently interpret and deliver results.
Ability to effectively work across levels and function with both internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Works independently with limited supervision to develop and validate immunoassays for the analysis of clinical and non-clinical pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic (PK/TK) and anti-drug antibody samples in a GLP-like or GLP environment.
Contributes to validation and other analytical reports.
Performs and documents method qualification and validation activities to support bioanalytical immunoassays.
Ensures compliant documentation and supports inspection readiness.
Interprets results, plans next steps, compiles final data summaries, and presents results to stakeholders.
May lead projects and provide oversight of experimental design and data review for junior staff members.
May lead scientific collaborations and/or contracted research as needed.
May serve as a technical point of contact within the group.
Troubleshoots assay problems and instrument malfunctions.
Maintains required training in accordance with BMS standard operating procedures.
Maintains and completes notebooks and other documentation as per departmental guidelines.
Achieves objectives in a manner consistent with BMS Behaviors.
May lead or contribute to the writing and presentation of findings in the form of posters, publications, and oral presentations (internal and external).

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Programs such as 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
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 (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
3 optional holidays (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 (for all global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year)