Research Associate Process Analytics Flow Cytometry

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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.

Bristol Myers Squibb, Cell Therapy Process Science and Technology is seeking enthusiastic, self-driven individuals to join its innovation-focused, multi-disciplinary development teams’ that are focused on advancing new products and enabling technologies. This role will be part of a team of associates, engineers, and scientists that develop processes and technologies for manufacturing T-cell therapies. The successful candidate will perform experimental design, execution, data analysis, drafting of technical reports, and presentation of results.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

BS degree in bio/chemical engineering, biochemistry or a related scientific field

Experience

Experience with multi-color flow cytometry

Experience in executing lab procedures

Basic knowledge of cell therapy

Experience with maintaining lab notebook and lab workspace

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute flow cytometry based analytical assays in support of multiple cell therapy programs

Titrate antibody reagents, as needed

Evaluate novel reagents and technologies/instrumentation

Assist and train users within the department on method execution, data analyses, and proper use of instrumentation

Perform routine laboratory operations such as cell culture maintenance, sampling for cell counts, preparing reagents and cell culture media

Follow protocols to execute both small-scale and at-scale experiments

Assist other staff to complete all laboratory tasks as necessary

Timely and thorough documentation and completion of electronic laboratory notebooks

Aid in design and creation of phase-appropriate process development study plans

Perform simple statistical data analysis where applicable

Presentation of experimental findings/ results following study completion

Author reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results

Up to 5% of time may be spent travelling outside of the city or country.

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only):

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

This position is expected to work in a Biosafety level 2 laboratory and a typical office environment. At least 95% of the work is performed indoor in a temperature-controlled facility. The lighting level, air quality, and noise level are typical of an office environment.

Work inside the laboratory involves operating typical equipment found in a biotechnology. They may include, but not limited to, handheld pipettes, centrifuges, liquid nitrogen storage, and other devices ranging in size from benchtop scale to a small room.

This position is expected to handle biohazardous material found in a Biosafety level 2 environment derived from humans or other animals. Some work with hazardous chemical is also expected.

Work inside the office involves using a standard laptop or desktop computer.

This position is expected to be able to lift and carry to 40 pounds. Approximate percentage of time split between seated and walking/standing are 60% and 40% respectively.

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