Senior Associate Scientist, Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development

About this role

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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 with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development team within the Cell Therapy Development organization. The Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development team develops the processes and technologies underpinning critical raw materials used in the manufacturing of engineered T cells. The primary focus of this Associate Scientist will be to support process development, production, and characterization of early and late-stage viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and/or adeno-associated viruses). This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and/or external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and pre-clinical or clinical process lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities • Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily upstream (mammalian cell culture, stirred tank bioreactors, and transient transfection) unit operations for viral vector production. Experience in downstream (clarification, AEX chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration) viral vector production is a bonus. • Support process and technology development for viral vector manufacturing platforms • Support late-phase development activities including process characterization • Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments using statistical design of experiment (DOE) principles • Maintain proper documentation of experimental results using an electronic lab notebook • Summarize and present scientific data; communicate progress to project teams • Author technical documents including protocols and internal development reports   • Follow lab safety rules and practices

Qualifications & Experience • B.S. with 5+ years or M.S. with 2+ years of hands-on upstream experience (downstream is a plus) • Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP) • Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, train team members on lab operations, and coordinate activities within a team • Desire and drive to learn the biological mechanism of cell and gene therapy products and passion for their impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing • Embrace BMS shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity.

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.

Compensation Overview:

Seattle - WA: $88,430 - $107,151
 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.   Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: • 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.

​ Work-life benefits include: 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.

*Eligibility Disclosure: T he

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