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Title: Associate Scientist, Potency and Functional Characterization
Location: Seattle, WA
Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.
The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products. The Associate Scientist will assist in developing state-of-the art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies. A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred. Knowledge with T cell biology is also preferred. The role calls for close collaboration with potency team members to ensure development of high-quality functional assays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs.
- Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis.
- Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps.
- Maintain notebooks with detailed documentation of protocols, study designs and results.
- Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function.
- Makes use of literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development related problems.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.S. in biological science, immunology, engineering or related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in T cell biology.
- Sufficient technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred.
- Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred.
- Works predominantly within established procedures, however, capable of recognizing potential problems and recommend/develop appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work productively as a member of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with manager, intra-department teams, and cross-functional teams.
- Requires strong organizational and time management skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments.
If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients’ lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Join us today.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,000 - $102,000, 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
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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/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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