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The Cancer Immunology & Cellular Therapy Thematic Research Center in Seattle is one of the fundamental BMS research engines delivering therapeutics to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of immune effector cell-based therapies in hematological and solid cancers. More specifically, we are focused on developing engineered cell-based therapies, as well as biotherapeutics, aimed at harnessing the power of immune cells to mediate anti-tumor activity. The team integrates discovery research seamlessly with preclinical sciences, translational research, and early clinical development in collaboration with colleagues across the Research and Development organization.
The In Vivo Pharmacology team in Preclinical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated individual who will contribute to the development and implementation of a broad range of tumor models to support the development of novel immunotherapies. Although the position is full-time (40 hours/week), the candidate may be asked to work occasional weekends or holidays. The role will provide opportunities for the candidate to actively participate in the team’s study planning and in scientific discussions related to tumor modeling projects. There will also be opportunities to train in more advanced in vivo procedures and immunological assays.
In this role, the ideal candidate:
Applies scientific and / or technical skills to complete assigned work within own group / project team and analyzes data from experiments
Carries out and may contribute to the design of simple experiments within proper controls within own work group / team
Performs work in a structured environment under direction from supervisor within own work group / team
Uses established procedures and methodologies
Works predominantly within established procedures
Assists with mouse tumor biology models by performing health checks, tumor measurements, dosing, sample collection, and data entry.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience in animal care/husbandry preferred, including proficiency in the monitoring and care of mouse models of disease (i.e. cancer or autoimmunity models)
Experience in mouse dosing techniques, including oral gavage, and intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injection
Experience with mouse blood and tissue collection and processing
Excellent record-keeping skills and experience with data entry and data management
Ability to work in a fast-moving team environment
Experience with cell culture techniques
Experience with small molecule drug formulation
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $69,000 - $86,000 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement,fertility/infertilitybenefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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