Associate Scientist- Custom and Process Analytics

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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Job Summary

The Custom and Process Analytics team is looking for an Associate Scientist to join an innovative, interdisciplinary team whose focus will be on the development of novel flow cytometry methods to support the gene editing and allogeneic pipeline programs.

The Key Responsibilities for this role are to:

Independently develop polychromatic flow cytometry panels for immediate implementation into pipeline development programs

Analytical support of ongoing process development studies with developed flow cytometry methods

Evaluation of novel reagents and technologies and instrumentation to increase throughput and efficiency of process analytics

Assist and train users within the department on method execution, data analyses, and proper use of instrumentation

Transfer of developed flow cytometry method onto established automation system

Titrate and maintain antibody stocks, as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a scientific discipline with 5-7 years of relevant industry experience

Demonstrated experience with development and execution of polychromatic (13-plus color) flow cytometry panels

Thorough and demonstrated understanding of flow cytometry instrumentation and software such as Flow Jo, FACS Diva, and FCS Express

Ability to work in a high paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience running flow-based methods in support of pipeline development

Thorough understanding of immunology and cell-based assays as applied to the cell therapy field

Experience with functional assays using primary human T-cells

Assay development (flow cytometry, bead-based multiplexed platforms, ELISA, cell killing assays)

Experience with cellular cryopreservation protocols

Experience with migrating established assays to automated liquid handlers

Successful track record of prioritizing work across multiple projects

Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com