Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Syracuse Biologics Manufacturing operation produces clinical, commercial and launch biologics drug substance at its 5000L scale manufacturing facility (mammalian cell process) in Syracuse, New York.

The Associate Scientist performs Quality Control testing for in-process, release, stability, and raw materials/water in a cGMP environment, supports routine data analysis, OOS, OOT, and OAL investigations,  and demonstrates familiarity with scientific techniques and practices within area of study.

This role is Monday-Friday day shift.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Individual will have the ability to accurately perform and document laboratory work.

• Individual will demonstrate familiarity with scientific techniques and practices within area of study.

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently on assays within realm of experience and training while requiring limited situational-dependent supervision.

• Demonstrate the highest level of good documentation practices and instruct others with less experience on the best documentation practices.

• Be a proficient user of instrumentation and related computer systems.

• Perform instrument performance checks and calibration within realm of experience and training.

• Assist in the modification of SOPs as required and recognize when an SOP revision or new SOP is required to maintain compliance.

• Demonstrate on-going proficiency in the performance and theoretical understanding of a broad range of assays.

• Execute and assist in technical transfer and co-validation activities after demonstrated proficiency in assay.

• Perform data review based on demonstrated proficiency in assay within realm of experience and training.

• Individual will need to have the ability to recognize atypical results and trends within the realm of experience and training.

• Assist Technical Leads on basic troubleshooting of instrumentation.

• Train and assist less experienced scientists within area of expertise with assays.

• Individual will become a qualified trainer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BS degree in scientific area (with 5 years of related experience), or MS/PhD degree (with limited or no experience), or equivalent working experience within the GMP biotech/pharma industry.

• Minimum of 5 years' GMP biotech/pharma industry.

• Previous hands-on training and GMP experience within the laboratory setting.

• Advanced applied knowledge and depth of understanding of analytical techniques.

• Proficiency in the performance and theoretical understanding of analytical methodology.

• Demonstrated theoretical understanding of scientific area of study and ability to train others.

• Demonstrated problem solving ability, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects, adhere to scheduled timelines while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail. 

• Demonstrated contributions to a team based, collaborative, and positive environment, clarity of purpose and high commitment to business goals.

• Demonstrated expertise of applicable instrumentation and computer related software.

Physical Demands:

• Vision (Acuity, color-correction allowed).

• Reaching (Shoulder).

• Repetitive (Use of Arm, Hands, Wrists).

• Unassisted lifting of items, not to exceed 50 lbs.

• Bending/Stooping.

Work Environment:

• This position is a lab-based position which requires appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). 

This role will require:

• Contact with biohazardous materials such as live cell cultures and other hazardous chemicals including methotrexate, acids, and caustics.

• Powdered materials and high temperature liquids and solids may also need to be handled.

• Use of instrumentation that includes lasers may be required.

• Frequent repeated motions such as pipetting, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing on step-stools, and reaching is required. 

• This role also requires frequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs). 

• Repetitive use of arms/hands/wrists and grasping is also required.

• Depending on the work demands, office-based work requires sitting.

• This position is based indoors and primarily requires working with others, but also independent/alone work at times.

• This position is a team-based position that may require shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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. 

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

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation.  Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.  This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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