Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences

The Cell Therapy Analytical Development group at BMS is seeking a motivated individual to perform routine functional characterization of CAR-T and gene edited cells. This role involves advanced analysis of cell products using flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and molecular methods. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, troubleshoot analytical platforms, interpret complex data, and manage lab experiments and inventory. Working at Bristol Myers Squibb offers challenging, meaningful, and life-changing work, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits, transforming patients' lives through science.

Must Have

• Perform routine functional characterization of CAR-T and gene edited cells.
• Conduct advanced analysis of cell products using flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and molecular methods.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting analytical platforms and interpreting complex data.
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments.
• Summarize and present scientific data to stakeholders.
• Manage inventory of samples and materials, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental results using an electronic lab notebook.
• Ensure a safe work environment according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• 3-5 years hands-on experience with flow cytometry method execution, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with BD flow cytometry instruments, Luminex, Incucyte, FlowJo, and Benchling.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new cell therapy analytical technologies.
• Excellent aseptic technique and experience with mammalian or primary cell culture.
• Ability to communicate and justify technical decisions to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Capable of representing the team in cross-functional settings.
• Independently motivated, able to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services and programs
• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care
• Wellbeing support (BMS Living Life Better program, EAP)
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K)
• Financial protection benefits (short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, survivor support)
• Paid national holidays and optional holidays
• Global Shutdown Days (between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
• Up to two (2) paid days to volunteer
• Sick time off
• Summer hours flexibility
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave
• Family care services (adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, child, elder and pet care resources)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Recognition program

Life at BMS

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Position Summary

The Cell Therapy Analytical Development group is seeking a motivated individual to perform routine functional characterization of CAR-T and gene edited cells used in cell therapy. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of flow cytometry and cell biology as well as an enthusiastic attitude and desire to work collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced analysis of cell products for quality attributes using flow cytometry (BD instruments), cell-based assays (Luminex, Incucyte), and molecular methods.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting analytical platforms and interpreting complex data sets.
• Serve as an internal technical resource, supporting team members with technical guidance.
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments.
• Understand longitudinal data, critically assess assay performance over time, and identify trends or anomalies.
• Summarize and present scientific data to stakeholders.
• Manage inventory of samples and materials and ensure proper handling and storage.
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental results using an electronic lab notebook.
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations.

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with flow cytometry method execution, analysis, instrumentation, maintenance, software, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with key analytical technologies and platforms (e.g., BD flow cytometry instruments, Luminex, Incucyte, FlowJo, Benchling, and other relevant tools). Experience with several of these is preferred, but candidates with expertise in some are encouraged to apply
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies as needed for cell therapy analytics
• Excellent aseptic technique and experience with mammalian and/or primary cell culture
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and justify technical decisions and actions to cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience and ability to represent a team in cross-functional settings
• Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Seattle - WA: $88,430 - $107,151

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

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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