Associate Scientist

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

CAR-T cell therapies are a revolutionary advance in medical treatment, but the success of these new treatments depends upon our ability to develop robust and affordable production methods. As part of our process development team, we are seeking a highly capable and independent lab-based Associate Scientist to work in a collaborative environment to support process development programs to advance next generation cell therapy manufacturing. The incumbent will join a process development group that values data quality, high productivity, and teamwork while performing studies, developing, optimizing and characterizing unit operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute scale-down and full-scale cell therapy process development experiments to support process improvement and process characterizations ​in the cell therapy manufacturing process

• Compile, analyze, interpret experimental data using statistical techniques and present findings to stakeholders

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experiments and summarize results in peer-reviewed Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) entries thoroughly and on timely basis

• Author experimental protocols and development reports

• Participate in troubleshooting of routine technical or operational problems and show initiative related to continuous improvement

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders and partners to support quick turnaround-times

• Assist with routine lab maintenance and help maintain inventory of lab supplies and reagents

• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations

Qualifications & Experience

• BS or MS degree in cell biology/bioengineering or related field with 2-5 years of industry experience

• Demonstrated independence and experience in experimental design, execution, data analysis and troubleshooting

• Experience in analyzing data using statistical techniques (JMP preferred) and summarizing results

• Proven experience in scientific technical writing and through documentation practices

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects concurrently within a fast-pace, cross-functional environment

• Experience with mammalian or primary cell culture in a laboratory setting

• Experience with process development, cell therapy manufacturing and/or process characterization is highly desirable

• Ability to maintain flexibility with working hours, including occasional weekend work, to support lab execution

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

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


The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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