Associate Scientist, Biologics Process Analytics

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

The Biologics Process Analytics team seeks to leverage the best in analytical chemistry, state-of-the-art instrumentation, and automation to enable timely production of high-quality biotherapeutics for clinical trials and commercial manufacturing. The biotherapeutic modalities we support include monoclonal antibodies, bispecific and trispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, viral vectors, and more.

Position Summary

The Associate Scientist position will be responsible for conducting analytical testing and method development to support Biologics Process Development and Product Quality Testing at the New Brunswick site. This role involves performing a variety of analytical assays and techniques to ensure the quality and efficacy of biologic products throughout the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in-process analytical testing for monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins, including HPLC/UPLC, isoelectric focusing, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, qPCR, etc.

• Record, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data to support process development optimization.

• Support method development and standardization activities in collaboration with partner groups at New Brunswick, Devens, and other BMS sites.

• Maintain accurate and up to date laboratory e-notebook documentation.

• Learn analytical skills needed to support future assays for the next generation of biologics programs.

• Leverage automation technologies such as Tecan, Andrew, Hamilton, etc. to improve team efficiency through better ways of working.

• Ensure work is performed in accordance with established safety and quality protocols.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and high-performance laboratory environment.

• On-site presence is required to complete the primary responsibilities of this position.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field with 1- 3 years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience in a variety of protein analytical techniques, including affinity chromatography, N-glycan characterization, charge variant analysis via iCIEF, size exclusion HPLC and UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, and ELISA, reverse phase chromatography.

• A basic understanding of cell line, upstream and downstream process development.

• Proficiency in Empower, ELN, LIMS, and Microsoft applications.

• Excellent communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of statistical experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $86,100 - $104,329

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

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

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