Senior Scientist

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We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven professional to join our Cell Therapy Analytical Development (CTAD) department as a Senior Scientist.  The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and troubleshooting LC-MS assays to advance gene-edited cell therapy development deliverables.

The highly experienced assay developer will independently develop and execute LC-MS methods to support oligonucleotide process development and characterization, as well as the characterization of autologous and allogenic cell therapy products which are undergoing clinical trials. The Senior Scientist will design and analyze experiments with minimal supervision, leading to the development of robust LC-MS methods.

The Senior Scientist should possess significant hands-on experience with LC-MS instrumentation and method development, demonstrate capability in collaborating with other groups, such as discovery research, product sciences, and process development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing novel medicines, thrive in an intellectually challenging environment, and enjoy collaborating with a team of like-minded Scientists. This is a lab-based position, with the level commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert to design, develop, optimize, and standardize robust physiochemical methods—including LC, LC-MS, CE, SEC/AEX-MALS, preparative LC-MS—for sample quality control and the characterization of oligonucleotides and proteins.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation (e.g., UPLC, LC-MS, CE, MALS, LC-MS) to ensure high performance, reliability, and minimal downtime in support of critical workflows.
• Maintain meticulous laboratory notebooks and manage routine sample analysis requests.
• Present scientific results and observations to colleagues at cross functional meetings, management, and at meetings with external partners.
• Author, review and approve technical documents, including methods, protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Good knowledge of cGMP and ICH/FDA/EMEA guidance.
• Complete regulatory, site, and department training requirements on a timely basis.

Qualifications & Experience

• A PhD with 3+ (BS with 10+) years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, or related industry experience.
• Expert in HPLC and LC-MS instrumentation from multiple vendors (e.g. Vanquish, Waters, OrbiTrap, Q-Exactive), including setup, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining (i.e. vent and clean) as well as method development.
• Proficient in software such as Empower, Xcalibur, Chromeleon, Biopharma finder, Protein metrics etc.
• Strong background and experience in separations sciences, including but not limited to SEC, RP, IEX, HILIC and CE.
• Expert in developing LC-MS and LC-MS/MS methods for large biomolecules (e.g., mAb, ADC, proteins) including Intact mass, reduced mass, peptide mapping, and glycan mapping.
• Lead the development of new LC-MS and LC-MS/MS analytical methods for the characterization of nucleic acid-based compounds: oligonucleotides, RNA and DNA-based modalities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting and in a rapidly changing environment with frequent changes in priorities, which require strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in cGMP environment is preferred.

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.

Seattle - WA: $128,890 - $156,179

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 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 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

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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.

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