Scientist, Downstream Process Development Full-time

Scientist, Downstream Process Development

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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.

The Scientist position will be part of the Biologics Downstream Development department in Devens, MA that is responsible for early and late stage process development of BMS' growing biologics pipeline. The candidate will be responsible for developing efficient, robust, and scalable purification processes for therapeutic biologics. The candidate will be working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with opportunities to lead development and matrix teams, while enhancing our ever-growing biologics portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement scalable purification processes for biologics drugs to meet established timelines.
• Design, execute and perform data analysis for downstream process development laboratory studies, including chromatography and filtration processes.
• Organize and interpret results, present to matrix team and management.
• Support process scale-up and tech transfer activities in pilot plant and clinical manufacturing sites
• Support clinical manufacturing by reviewing documents and/or using technical expertise to ensure successful manufacturing campaigns.
• Author electronic notebook records, process descriptions, process development reports, and other documentation/technical reports for progression of assets and/or support of regulatory filings.

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD in Biotechnology, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, with 0-2 years, or MS with 2- 4 years, or BS with 5-7 years of relevant industrial and/or academic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of protein purification, protein stability, and demonstrated experimental skills for laboratory work are required.
• Knowledge of protein characterization and analytical techniques is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical experimental design and data analysis is preferred.
• Critical qualities include a high degree of initiative, good verbal and written communication skills, strong scientific skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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Compensation Overview:

Devens – MA – US: $103,080 – $124,908

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: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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.