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 Material Science, Lab Planning and Execution (MS-LPE) group is part of the Translational Science and Diagnostics (TS/Dx) team. TS/Dx leads internal and external diagnostic research & development activities to support multiple disease areas of interest including hematological malignancies, inflammatory diseases, neuroscience, cardiovascular, fibrosis, and solid tumors. The TS&Dx group integrates scientific and business insights of multiple functions to provide innovative patient centric precision medicine solutions.

This position reports to the Principal Scientist, Lab and Material Science, Lab Planning and Execution who is responsible for the oversight of developing and executing biophysical characterization of key reagents for supporting a wide array of BMS programs. This position will have accountability for independently with minimal oversight performing innovative method development to enable biophysical characterization of custom-made reagents for use across multiple technology platforms, including but not limited to: Flow cytometry, IHC, and immunoassays. Additionally, the individual in this role will be responsible for collaborating and communicating across the organization to assure on-time delivery of high-quality characterized materials.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Development of methods across multiple platform modalities to support reagent characterization
Develop novel methods utilizing Biolayer Interferometry (BLI), Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), circular dichroism (CD) and/or other technologies for protein reagent characterization
Utilize BLI, SPR and/or other technologies for screening, binning, and pairing assays to assess biophysical/binding properties of antibody reagents
Perform method development and troubleshooting activities for immunoassays
Oversight of scientific collaborations and/or contracted research as needed
Develop constructive relationships across organization to achieve the goals of the function and the business
Ensures compliance with and maintains required training per BMS standard operating procedures
Ensures that notebooks and other documentations are maintained current as per departmental guidelines
Achieves objectives in a manner consistent with the BMS Behaviors
Contributes to scientific publications and posters internally and externally
Skills/Knowledge Required:

BS or MS with 6-8 years relevant experience or a Ph.D. with 3-4 years of relevant experience in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related life science.

Strong understanding & experience using a wide array of analytical laboratory techniques
Ability to work in a methodical and organized manner
Strong focus on quality and compliance
Proven track record of scientific approach to complex problem solving
Experienced managing scientific collaborations and/or contracted research
Proven written and oral communication skills
Capable of effective team building and teamwork skills with multiple functions
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
Demonstrated ability to develop constructive relationships across organization to achieve the goals of the function and the business through leadership roles on cross-functional/divisional teams
Experience with BLI, SPR, immunoassays, and/or circular dichroism
Experience in biological sample handling
Experience in scientific writing and presentation
Additional Skills/Knowledge Desired:

Specific experience working with immunoassays and BLI/SPR
Experience in Cell Culture
Experience with automation
Knowledge of GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA Bioanalytical Guidance
Working understanding of the immune system
Experience supporting assay development, qualification and/or validation for clinical and non-clinical studies - for example, but not limited to, ELISA, EIA, RIA, Western Blot, ECL, IHC, Gyrolab, and flow cytometry
Good operational skill of ForteBio Octet and MASS-2
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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