Senior Research Scientist

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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Senior Research Scientist or Senior Research Investigator – Emerging Technology

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. Driven to make a difference, from innovative research to hands-on community support. 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 R&D is a science-driven, passionate organization determined to discover, develop and deliver medicines that have the potential to transform the lives of patients and establish new standards of care in areas of high unmet need. Patients’ needs and scientific discovery are our driving force. The new Bristol-Myers Squibb research site in Cambridge’s Kendall Square will position our scientific team in the heart of a vibrant ecosystem of world-class science, innovation and business opportunities. Our scientists will focus on novel targets and pathways for tumors that are refractory to current Immuno-Oncology therapies. These are significant challenges that will require innovative solutions from the biopharma, biotech and academic communities.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist or Senior Research Investigator, who has experience in evaluating, developing and implementing novel, emerging technology for use on clinical specimens. The qualified candidate has extensive experience in establishing new technological platforms and developing novel workflows for a variety of biological questions utilizing a diverse set of sample types, including but not limited to fresh/frozen/FFPE tissue and PBMCs/plasma/serum/biofluids, etc. The qualified candidate will be responsible for executing the plan to develop new assays across multiple platforms internally and/or to liaise with external partners to deliver on novel platforms and capabilities. This role will require the candidate to collaborate with the multidisciplinary Translational Medicine team as well as engage our colleagues across the broader organization. This candidate will also aid decision-making in exploring and deciding on technologies and platforms that will facilitate elucidating key biological questions, opening opportunities to establish new insights into why some patients do not to respond to IO therapies.

Qualifications / Essential Skills

· For Senior Research Scientist: MS with 4-5 year experience in cancer biology, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a biotech/pharma setting. For Senior Research Investigator: PhD with 3-4 year post-graduate experience in cancer biology, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a biotech/pharma setting.

· Deep knowledge of molecular sampling techniques including but not limited to protein, nucleic acid and small molecule metabolite isolations from clinical specimens, such as FFPE, OCT, snap frozen, dissociated tumor cells and blood

· Demonstrable advanced technological expertise in mass spectrometry-based applications, including but not limited to proteomics, metabolomics, fit-for-purpose assays, and other auxiliary methods and processes applicable to clinical specimens

· Complex troubleshooting capacity both from a technology stand point and the application to clinical specimens and all the associated complications and caveats

· Experience reviewing and assessing new technology platforms and managing partnerships with biotechnology partners

· Demonstrated scientific rigor as evidenced by high quality peer-reviewed publications

· Prior experience and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team

· Excellent written and oral presentation skills and flexibility and proactive approach to taking on a multifunctional role within a large cross-function team

· Level-headed, multitasker who embraces challenge

We follow the science and we’ll continue to invest in translational medicine research, deepen our understanding of disease biology and uncover insights about predictive biomarkers with the ultimate goal of making precision medicine a reality for more patients.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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