• Job Description

  Req#: R1578308

  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 rich in diversity. 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 .

  When you join BMS, you are joining a diverse, high-achieving team united by a common mission.

  The Immunology and Cardiovascular Thematic Research Center (TRC) at BMS is one of the fundamental Research and Early Development (R&ED) units delivering therapeutics to patients. Our mission is to create transformative medicines of tomorrow based on the cutting-edge science of today. We leverage BMS’s internal invention of engine that includes industry-leading expertise in small molecule chemistry, protein biotherapeutics, cell therapy, protein degradation, nucleic acids, and other therapeutic modalities. We work closely our R&ED colleagues in clinical and non-clinical development, project leadership, translational medicine, and informatics to advance therapies based on a deep understand of causal human biology. Further, we collaborate across the biopharmaceutical ecosystem to establish partnerships that complement our internal expertise.

  Here, you’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. You’ll pursue innovative ideas while advancing professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma.

  Seeking an Associate Scientist to join a multidisciplinary, cardiovascular-focused Pharmacology team. The primary function of the role is to perform in vivo experiments to test pharmacodynamic effects of novel Biologics and small molecules and to characterize them in models of cardiovascular disease.

  Position Responsibilities

  • Perform in vivo studies to assess cardiac function (e.g. echocardiography, hemodynamics), following pre-established protocols and IACUC guidelines.

  • Collect and prepare various tissues for in vitro analysis and biomarker evaluation (e.g. WB, ELISA, histology).

  • Support hypothesis-driven research by designing and executing new methodologies and experimental protocols based on literature search.

  • Independently analyze, interpret, and communicate results to internal stakeholders and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

    • 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good understanding of basic cardiovascular physiology

  • Basic understanding of the pathophysiology of heart failure

  • Small animal handling experience including dosing and blood collection by multiple routes.

  • Microdissection and surgery on animal models preferred.

  • Experienced in small animal Echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function.

  • Collection and evaluation of ECG data in small animals. (Experience with emka collection and analysis platforms preferred)

  • Experienced in working with and the safety protocols involved in working with AAV.

  • Collaborates with other scientists within the research group to meet group goals and objectives.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work on multiple projects.

  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.

  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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
  Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

  BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

  BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

  BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

  Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

• About the company

  BMS' primary R&D sites are located in Lawrence, New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Redwood City, California; with other sites in Devens and Cambridge, Massachusetts, East Syracuse, New York, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan, Bangalore, In...

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