Associate Scientist, Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development Full-time NEW

Associate Scientist, Gene Delivery And Editing Process Development

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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

• Provide technical and strategic oversight to process development activities including tech transfer and process characterization
• Represent Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development at CMC and cross-functional team meetings
• Support technology transfer and on-going activities with external collaborators and service providers (CMOs, CROs)
• Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily upstream (cell passaging, bioreactor seeding, transfection, etc.) unit operations for viral vector production. Experience in downstream (chromatography, UFDF, fill/finish, etc.) viral vector production is a bonus.
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments using statistical design of experiment (DOE) principles
• Author technical documents including study protocols, electronic lab notebook entries, reports, regulatory submissions.
• Follow lab safety rules and practices

Qualifications & Experience

• B.S. with 2+ years or M.S. with 0-2 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.

Compensation Overview: Seattle – WA: $91,830 – $111,281

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. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients' lives through science™ “, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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