Associate Research Scientist

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Associate Research Scientist

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Cambridge

Massachusetts

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 is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients through research. This open position offers the opportunity to join a vibrant and collaborative research community striving to find new disease targets and develop innovative therapies.

We seek a highly motivated, detail-oriented research scientist with broad experience in the application of genomic tools to understanding disease biology. Experience in cancer genomics is preferred, but not required. The scientist will be a strong contributor within the Oncology Discovery Biology group and work closely with Discovery Genomics and Proteomics. The position will be part of an integrated team dedicated to understanding the mechanisms of cancer resistance to therapy. Primary responsibilities will include various genomic and transcriptomic assays, new technology implementation and technology development­.

Responsibilities

· Design and implement genomic assays in support of various research projects, including single cell and spatial transcriptomics techniques.

· Coordinate collaborative efforts across multiple teams and initiatives.

· Optimize existing genomics methods or develop new protocols.

· Maintain lab notebooks, compiles data, and detail written experimental instructions.

· Mine published research works to support experimental efforts.

Requirements

· The successful candidate will have either (1) a M.S. in Molecular/Cell Biology, Genetics or Biochemistry or (2) a B.S. in Biology, Genetics or biochemistry with at least 2 years of relevant scientific lab experience with an emphasis on applied genomics.

· Broad hands-on experience in molecular biology methods relevant to genomics.

· Experience in advanced cell and molecular biology technique is essential.

· Ability to communicate effectively and manage projects.

Preferred

· Experience in library generation and associated methods.

· Familiarity with data analysis and data interpretation.

· Experience working with FFPE and clinical samples.

· Expertise in cell separation technologies such as FACS/Microfluidics.

· Extensive people and project/matrix team experience, with demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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