Research Associate

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Research Associate

Primary ResponsibilitiesIn this individual contributor, lab-based role, the Research Associate will work in a collaborative environment to perform product characterization testing to support clinical programs. This position will report to the head of Clinical Product Characterization (CPC). The incumbent will join a clinical testing group that values data quality, high productivity and teamwork. Key responsibilities include:

Execution of multiparameter Flow cytometry (Phenotypic, functional assays, etc.)

Execution of multiplexed cell-based assays (e.g. Luminex, ELISA, etc.)

Data analysis and reporting with an emphasis on high quality data and quick turnaround

Improve current methods and processes to increase throughput and efficiency within CPC

Work with partners in a matrix group structure to support assay development and assay transfer

Timely and thorough documentation of experiments in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook

Author reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results

Order, track, and maintain inventory of lab supplies and reagents

Required Qualifications

BS in a scientific discipline with 1-2 years of relevant lab experience

6 months flow cytometry experience

Solid knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques and data analysis

Ability to work in a self-driven, fast-paced team environment and prioritize work from multiple projects

Demonstrated experience with aseptic technique and cell-based assays

Excellent problem-solving skills

Proficiency utilizing MS Office products

Detail oriented with strong scientific technical writing and presentation skills

Preferred Skills

Trained in multiparameter flow cytometry as well as FlowJo and JMP analysis

Prior experience handling and analyzing primary human T cell function and phenotype in a high-throughput setting.

Familiarity with development and / or commercialization of cell-based therapeutics.

Our Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO) headquarters, situated in the bustling South Lake Union district of Seattle, sits among some of the most visible organizations in the world. Seattle offers award-winning restaurants, a vibrant, hip music scene and spectacular views of water and mountains. Within an hour’s drive of Seattle, you can be fishing, skiing, hiking or tasting world-class Washington wines.

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com