Principal Scientist, QC Assay Automation, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA Full-time

Principal Scientist, Qc Assay Automation, Cell Therapy

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The Principal Scientist, QC Assay Automation, Cell Therapy is the subject matter expert leading implementation of state-of-art automation solutions for QC bioanalytical methods and technologies in autologous and allogenic cell therapy programs. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure automation assay designs meet compliance and business requirements. Build effective relationships and work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to implement novel integrated automated systems to streamline execution and analysis of cell therapy assays. Perform all functions related to automated assay technical transfer into the QC lab, including documentation associated with requirements gathering, development, IQ/OQ/PQ, and test method validation. Apply technical knowledge, regulatory requirements, and scientific principles to independently perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving.

Shifts Available: TBD

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for automated QC assays and systems, supporting the design and development of partial and integrated automation platforms for bioanalytical methods (e.g., cell-based assays, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry). Lead site implementation of automation systems into the GMP QC laboratory.
• Work with internal automation development team and external integration vendors to establish end-to-end integrated analytical automation platforms for GMP QC labs.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure automation designs and assays meet compliance and business requirements.
• Perform all functions related to automated assay technical transfer into QC lab, including documentation associated with requirements gathering, development, IQ/OQ/PQ, and test method validation.
• SME for training and mentoring QC team on automation methods, processes, and procedures.
• Independently develop, write, and execute analytical automation protocols, reports, and other related documents aligned with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Represent the department in product review boards, regulatory inspections (internal and external audits). Own and author responses to regulatory requests.
• Review and approve laboratory investigations.
• Champion and foster a positive and successful collaborative quality culture.
• Conceptualize and lead complex projects, CAPAs, deviations, and continuous improvement efforts. Optimize automated assays, expand capabilities, and support technical investigations.
• Represent QC interest on cross functional/ cross-site teams and communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Apply technical knowledge, regulatory requirements, and scientific principles to perform troubleshooting and problem solving for non-routine complex issues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply global regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated advanced technical writing skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, senior management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs, locally and globally.
• Advanced mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

Basic Requirements

• Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply global regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated advanced technical writing skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, senior management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs, locally and globally.
• Advanced mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $124,590 – $151,000, 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 where the job is performed.

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.

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.

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