Bristol-Myers Squibb

Assistant Scientist

Posted on: 9 Apr 2021

New Brunswick, NJ

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.

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.

One shared journey is moving us forward at Bristol Myers Squibb. Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious disease. Empowered to apply our individual talents and ideas so that we can learn and grow together.

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 has established a Process Development Analytics (PDA) group to support Cell Line Development, Upstream and Downstream development in a new building in New Brunswick, New Jersey. BMS New Brunswick site is part of New Jersey's Biopharmaceutical Life Sciences Cluster, a concentrated area of biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies.

Responsibilities of PDA Group

* Ensures high quality in process protein and molecular analytical information is available to New Jersey Biologics Process Development so timely decisions can be made.
* Collaborate with Process Development, Analytical Development, and Research and Development to ensure transfer of methods and information occurs seamlessly to partners.
* Maintain alignment with the Analytic network on platform methods.

Position Description:

This position will be responsible for supporting analytical activities within Biologics Process Development.

Key Responsibilities

* Support in-process analytical testing for monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins, including HPLC/UPLC, isoelectric focusing, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, qPCR, etc.
* Implement bioanalytical assays for non-platform biologics process development.
* Support assay harmonization activities within the network groups.
* Write SOPs, transfer reports, assay evaluation/development and qualification reports
* Maintain accurate and up to date laboratory notebook.
* Learn and maintain analytical skills needed to support the current and future assays
* Sustain a safe and high performance laboratory environment.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in Analytical Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or equivalent with 0 - 2 years of industry and/or academic experience in relevant fields.
* A basic understanding of cell line, upstream and downstream process development.
* Proficient in Use of EMPOWER, SYMYX DEVLIMS, SYMYX ELN, Microsoft office applications and data analysis.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Working knowledge of statistical experimental design and data analysis.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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