Scientist Bioanalytical

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Scientist Bioanalytical

When you join BMS, you are joining a diverse, high-achieving team united by a common mission.

The Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization organization at Bristol Myers Squibb is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary department that works to discover and optimize new drug candidates. We work across all therapeutic areas and all modalities (small molecules, biotherapeutics, gene and cell therapies and other novel modalities), and engage with all other R&D functions to advance new assets in the BMS portfolio. Our integrated, cross-functional teams apply deep expertise in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics (DMPK), toxicology, pharmaceutics, and bioanalysis to identify and solve issues, discover high quality drug candidates, and enable their clinical development.
Here, you'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. You'll pursue innovative ideas while advancing professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma.

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the following:
Enable and ensure overall high level instrument performance for bioanalysis performed on low-flow/high resolution mass spectrometers.
Generate high quality analytical data in support of complex bioanalytical assays
Developing or help develop new assays for the quantification of targeted endogenous proteins in biological samples (plasma, tissue homogenates, etc.) using LC-MS in close collaboration with group members
Working in a team environment to optimize bioanalytical assays utilizing complex sample preparation techniques, including off-line peptide separation,immuno-precipitation,and SPE.
Collaborating in a multidisciplinary research environment to address bioanalytical issues related to discovery programs and provide input into bioanalytical strategies.
Representing the department on project teams and present data at internal department and / or other company meetings as well as external conferences.
Maintaining good laboratory practices and documentation (ELN)

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of academic or industry experience
Or
Master's Degree and 3+ years of academic or industry experience
Or
PhD and no years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD and 1 to 2 years of a post doc in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline with relevant experience and emphasis on proteomics/protein quantitation and quantitative mass spectrometry
Hands-on experience with High-Resolution mass spectrometers (Thermo Tribrids, Exploris) and familiarity with software platforms (Protein Discoverer, Skyline, Spectronaut, etc.) is a must
Hands-on experience with different sample preparation procedures such as protein precipitation,immune-precipitation,liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction, etc. is preferred
Ability to independently diagnose and solve complex technical and scientific problems.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor instrument repairs to maintain highest performance and minimize downtime, preference for technical abilities to maintain and troubleshoot low flow LC- high resolution MS systems.
Self-motivated with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively manage and interface with others in a matrix team environment.

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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science™ ", every BMS 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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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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