Senior Scientist, Bioanalysis

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Position Summary

The Protein, Bioanalysis, and Material Sciences (PMBS) group is part of the Precision Medicine, Bioanalytical and Translational Sciences (PMBATS) team. PMBATS leads internal and external bioanalytical and diagnostic research & development activities to support multiple disease areas of interest including hematological malignancies, inflammatory disease programs, neuroscience, cardiovascular, and solid tumor indications. The PMBATS group integrates scientific insights of multiple functions to provide innovative solutions that will make precision medicine a reality for the patients and health care providers we serve. 

The primary purpose of this position is to independently develop, validate, and implement bioanalytical immunoassays for the measurement of biotherapeutics, as well as the detection of anti-drug antibodies (i.e., immunogenicity) in biological samples, to support drug development and regulatory filings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works independently with limited supervision to develop and validate immunoassays for the analysis of clinical and non-clinical pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic (PK/TK) and anti-drug antibody samples in a GLP-like or GLP environment.

• Contributes to validation and other analytical reports.

• Performs and documents method qualification and validation activities to support bioanalytical immunoassays.

• Ensures compliant documentation and supports inspection readiness.

• Interprets results, plans next steps, compiles final data summaries, and presents results to stakeholders.

• May lead projects and provide oversight of experimental design and data review for junior staff members.

• May lead scientific collaborations and/or contracted research as needed.

• May serve as a technical point of contact within the group.

• Troubleshoots assay problems and instrument malfunctions.

• Maintains required training in accordance with BMS standard operating procedures.

• Maintains and completes notebooks and other documentation as per departmental guidelines.

• Achieves objectives in a manner consistent with BMS Behaviors.

• May lead or contribute to the writing and presentation of findings in the form of posters, publications, and oral presentations (internal and external).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of related industry experience

• Master’s Degree with 5+ years of related industry experience

• Ph.D. in related field with 2+ years of industry experience

• Experience in the development and validation of bioanalytical pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic and anti-drug antibody immunoassays.

• Knowledge of GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA Bioanalytical Guidance.

• Some experience in LIMS (e.g. Watson) for quantitation, data handling and archival.

• Knowledge of the drug discovery and development process.

• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to independently interpret and deliver results.

• Ability to effectively work across levels and function with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving skills

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Princeton - NJ - US: $123,670 - $149,855

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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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On-site Protocol

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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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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