Bristol-Myers Squibb

Specialist, Assistant Scientist

Posted on: 6 Apr 2021

Syracuse, NY

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.

This is a shift position. Shifts are either Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, or M/T/TH/F.

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Perform laboratory analysis of samples, using aseptic technique, following established procedures and in full compliance with official compendial, health authority regulations, and established BMS policies.
* Conduct qualification of methods and/or other laboratory studies, according to scientific protocols.
* Maintains accurate records of work performed and documents results, according to Good Documentation Practices and established procedures as well as perform data entry into LIMS.
* Assist with review of worksheets and laboratory data as assigned.
* Assists in the investigation of OOS results in areas of assigned responsibility.
* Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, while ensuring the reliability of instrumentation through proper maintenance, with ability to troubleshoot minor issues.
* Must analyze, evaluate, and interpret data, notifying clients of results, and assisting to resolve issues, if applicable.
* Identify opportunities for workflow and procedural improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

* Knowledge of aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and microbiological Quality Control testing and procedures.
* Has excellent manual dexterity and aseptic technique.
* Has ability to complete sampling or testing assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.
* Perform limited interpretation of data.
* Demonstrate ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.
* Knowledge of cGMPs and compendial testing; requires the application and interpretation of GMP concepts and compendial requirements to daily laboratory operations.
* Analyzes, evaluates, and initially interprets data in assigned area.
* Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrates ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete assignments in a timely and compliant manner.
* Able to provide training to others in area of expertise, as assigned.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

B.S. degree in Biological Sciences or related field with 0-3 years of QC microbiology laboratory experience.

Physical Demands:

* This position is a lab-based position which requires appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE).
* This role will require contact with biohazardous materials such as live cell cultures and other hazardous chemicals including methotrexate, acids, and caustics.
* Powdered materials and high temperature liquids and solids are also handled.
* Frequent repeated motions such as pipetting, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing on step-stools, and reaching is required.
* This role also requires frequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs). Repetitive use of arms/hands/wrists and grasping is also required.
* Depending on the work demands, office-based work requires sitting.
* This position is based indoors and you will primarily be working with others, but also independently and alone at times.
* This position is a team-based position that requires shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

This position is based indoors and you will primarily be working with others, but also independently and alone at times. This is a shift position. Shifts are either Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, or M/T/TH/F.

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.

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 any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Bristol-Myers Squibb

New York, New York

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company discovers, develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. The company offers drugs in oncology, immunoscience, cardiovascular, and fibrotic diseases. The company’s products include Opdivo, a biological product for anti-cancer indications; Eliquis, an oral inhibitor targeted at stroke prevention in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disorders; and Orencia, a biological product for adult patients with moderately to severely active RA and prostate-specific antigen, as well as reducing signs and symptoms in certain pediatric patients with moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

It also provides Sprycel, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia; Yervoy, a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma; Empliciti, a humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of multiple myeloma; and Baraclude, an oral antiviral agent for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. In addition, the company offers Reyataz, a protease inhibitor for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Evotaz; Sustiva franchise, a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV; and Daklinza NS5A replication complex inhibitor, Sunvepra NS3 protease inhibitor, and Beclabuvir NS5B inhibitor. It sells products to wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, government entities, and medical profession. It has collaboration agreements with Nektar Therapeutics; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Biocartis Group NV.; and FameWave Ltd.

The company was formerly known as Bristol-Myers Company and changed its name to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in 1989. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

  • Industry
    Biopharmaceuticals
  • No. of Employees
    23, 300
  • Jobs Posted
    1641