Senior Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemistry with strong demonstrable expertise in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry
• 3+ years experience (BS) 2+ years (MS) in a non-academic synthetic chemistry laboratory.
• Strong small molecule synthetic skills and knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety, with experience synthesizing peptides a plus.
• Proficiency in compound synthesis techniques, reactions, compound purification, troubleshooting and characterization using methods such as LCMS, HPLC and NMR.
• Familiarity with scientific software such as ChemDraw, Scifinder, and Reaxys.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Adept in documenting and presenting findings clearly through laboratory notebook, reports, and presentations.
• Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work

Nice To Haves

• experience synthesizing peptides a plus

Responsibilities

• Executing multi-step synthetic routes, optimizing reaction conditions, isolation, and characterization of organic compounds (chromatography, NMR, MS, IR spectroscopy).
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues across diverse disciplines.
• Documenting research activities and presenting findings clearly.
• Execute experimental plans, troubleshoot synthetic challenges and contribute to the optimization of lead compounds.

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.
• 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.