Associate Scientist

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Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Cell Therapy organization is developing novel cellular immunotherapies based on two distinct and complementary platforms – Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) and T Cell Receptors (TCRs) technologies. Our goal is to revolutionize medicine by re-engaging the body’s immune system to treat cancer.

The Drug Product Process Development department within the Cell Therapy organization is seeking self-driven individuals to join its innovation-focused, multi-disciplinary development teams’ that are focused on advancing new products and enabling technologies. This development role will be part of a team of associates, engineers, and scientists that develop processes and technologies for manufacturing T-cell therapies. Responsibilities include experimental design, execution, data analysis, drafting of technical reports, and presentation of results.

The responsibilities of this lab-based role on the Breyanzi Program team will ultimately support of the drug product process control strategy, regulatory filings, and commercialization of late-stage manufacturing T-cell therapies.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory operations to execute both small-scale and at-scale experiments, including thaw, activation, transduction, inoculation, harvest, and cryopreservation
• Perform routine sampling for cell counts, metabolic analysis, and product quality analysis. Prepare and maintain cell culture reagents and media
• Execute laboratory experiments with minimal supervision to characterize the impact of process parameters variation on drug product attributes.
• Author reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results for presentation of findings.
• Organize, record, and maintain large experimental data sets across multiple studies.
• Document all experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks, adhering to documentation policy
• Ensure proper operation and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; or M.S. in Biology, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline with relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organization, communication, technical writing, and presentation skills, and highly motivated to acquire new skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize multiple projects, and elevate relevant issues to line management.
• Highly competent in mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique with great laboratory skills.
• Able to apply engineering and statistical principles, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to provide input and guidance on experimental design and analysis.
• Flexibility with work schedule as maintenance of cell cultures on occasional weekends, early

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., JMP, R, Minitab)
• Experience with cell therapy process development and / or manufacturing
• Experience preparing regulatory documents

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,000 - $102,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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On-site Protocol

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