• Job Description

  Req#: R1573715

  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 Immuno-Oncology and Cellular Therapy Thematic Research Center is one of the fundamental research and development engines delivering therapeutics to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of immune effector cell-based therapies in hematological and solid cancers. More specifically, we are focused on developing engineered cell-based therapies, as well as biotherapeutics, both aimed at harnessing the power of immune cells to mediate anti-tumor activity. The team integrates discovery research seamlessly with preclinical sciences, translational research and early clinical development in collaboration with colleagues across the Research and Development organization. Our thematic focus allows the group to capitalize on the cutting-edge science that underpins the action of many of the company’s most innovative therapeutics, without being constrained by drug modality or disease indication.

  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.

  The Cell Therapy Preclinical Biology team in the Immuno-Oncology Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center has an opening for a highly motivated and creative Associate or Senior Associate Scientist with a dedication to discovery and development of novel engineered CAR T and eTCR T cell therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The successful candidate will have experience setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function, including: proliferation, cytokine production, phenotypic analysis and cytotoxic activity. Flow cytometry experience is essential; experience with high throughput methods and/or gene editing is a plus. This position will involve interfacing with senior researchers to designa and execute studies, analyze data and communicate results. This position is ideal for the innovative researcher who is driven and passionate about cell therapy in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • CAR T cell and eTCR T cell generation, expansion, characterization and cryopreservation

  • CAR T cell and eTCR T cell phenotypic analysis using flow cytometry.

  • In vitro functional evaluation using T cell/cancer cell co-culture assays

  • Cytotoxic activity using IncuCyte

  • Collaborating with scientists and other researchers to design, perform and optimize in vitro experiments

  • Maintaining notebooks with detailed documentation of protocols, study designs and results

  • Perform data analysis and interpretation

  • Organize findings for effective communication to supervisor and colleagues

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

    • 4+ years of academic and / or industry experience

  Or

  • Master’s Degree

    • 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience

  Preferred qualifications:

  • B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in T cell biology

  • Experience with in vitro technologies typically employed to assess T cell functionality including but not limited to MSD, IncuCyte-based assays, multi-parameter flow cytometry for phenotypic characterization of T cells, T cell activation assays, T cell proliferation analysis. Experience with high throughput, gene editing, and/or imaging technologies desired but not required

  • Experience with experimental assay automation and robotic instrumentation preferred

  • Able to recognize potential problems and recommend/develop appropriate solutions

  • Ability to work productively as both team member and as individual contributor

  • Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams as well or cross-departmental colleagues

  • Requires strong organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments

  The starting compensation for this job is a range from $75,000 to $95,000 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 our BMS Career Site.

  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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  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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