Scientist, Cell Therapy
Bristol Myers Squibb, Seattle, WA, United States
Position Summary
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated immunologist with a strong background in T cell immunology who will drive the optimization of next generation T cell therapeutics. The optimal candidate will have an in-depth conceptual understanding of tumor‑associated T cell biology, including T cell activation, signaling, differentiation, and immune‑regulation pathways. Must be able to identify relevant assays and have experience in developing novel approaches and technologies for assessing and optimizing functionality of T cells. This position is ideal for the innovative scientist who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Candidates with demonstrated experience advancing T cell therapeutic development projects are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Responsibilities
Apply extensive knowledge of T cell biology including activation pathways, signaling pathways and antigen‑specific differentiation to characterize T cells in vitro and enable science‑driven decision making.
Plan and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis‑driven research.
Strong ability to interpret and synthesize information from complex datasets, both published and internal within BMS.
Identify new methods and research tools for continuous development of drug candidate screening workflow in vitro.
Provide scientific and technical insights on cross‑functional assignments.
Provide recommendations on department‑level strategic decisions.
Represent the company in external settings and work with internal and external collaborators.
Act as a functional advisor to team members, especially to more junior colleagues.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree – 5+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Master's Degree – 3+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences – no experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience with in vitro technologies typically employed to engineer T cells, followed by functionality assessment including viral transduction, targeted gene editing, Incucyte‑based readouts, and PCR.
Expertise in multi‑parameter flow cytometry (12‑plus colors) and immune cell functional assays (e.g., proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity, imaging).
Experience with analysis of next‑generation sequencing/large gene expression datasets using a programming language.
Skilled at critical and probabilistic thinking, able to apply prior experience and theoretical knowledge to identify and solve complex scientific problems.
Self‑motivated and focused with project‑management orientation; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment.
Ability to work productively as both team member and individual contributor.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate within cross‑functional teams; skilled at listening to and coordinating with colleagues in a matrixed environment.
Ability to conceptualize and communicate the broader impact of personal activities to other projects and teammates.
Strong organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments and preparation of data for compiling reports.
Compensation Overview
Seattle – WA: $122,810 – $148,814 annually (full‑time employee). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation is determined based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits
Health Coverage – medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Well‑being Support Programs – BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well‑being & 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Job Title & Requisition
Scientist, Cell Therapy – R1601508
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The ideal candidate is a highly motivated immunologist with a strong background in T cell immunology who will drive the optimization of next generation T cell therapeutics. The optimal candidate will have an in-depth conceptual understanding of tumor‑associated T cell biology, including T cell activation, signaling, differentiation, and immune‑regulation pathways. Must be able to identify relevant assays and have experience in developing novel approaches and technologies for assessing and optimizing functionality of T cells. This position is ideal for the innovative scientist who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Candidates with demonstrated experience advancing T cell therapeutic development projects are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Responsibilities
Apply extensive knowledge of T cell biology including activation pathways, signaling pathways and antigen‑specific differentiation to characterize T cells in vitro and enable science‑driven decision making.
Plan and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis‑driven research.
Strong ability to interpret and synthesize information from complex datasets, both published and internal within BMS.
Identify new methods and research tools for continuous development of drug candidate screening workflow in vitro.
Provide scientific and technical insights on cross‑functional assignments.
Provide recommendations on department‑level strategic decisions.
Represent the company in external settings and work with internal and external collaborators.
Act as a functional advisor to team members, especially to more junior colleagues.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree – 5+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Master's Degree – 3+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences – no experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience with in vitro technologies typically employed to engineer T cells, followed by functionality assessment including viral transduction, targeted gene editing, Incucyte‑based readouts, and PCR.
Expertise in multi‑parameter flow cytometry (12‑plus colors) and immune cell functional assays (e.g., proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity, imaging).
Experience with analysis of next‑generation sequencing/large gene expression datasets using a programming language.
Skilled at critical and probabilistic thinking, able to apply prior experience and theoretical knowledge to identify and solve complex scientific problems.
Self‑motivated and focused with project‑management orientation; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment.
Ability to work productively as both team member and individual contributor.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate within cross‑functional teams; skilled at listening to and coordinating with colleagues in a matrixed environment.
Ability to conceptualize and communicate the broader impact of personal activities to other projects and teammates.
Strong organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments and preparation of data for compiling reports.
Compensation Overview
Seattle – WA: $122,810 – $148,814 annually (full‑time employee). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation is determined based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits
Health Coverage – medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Well‑being Support Programs – BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well‑being & 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Job Title & Requisition
Scientist, Cell Therapy – R1601508
#J-18808-Ljbffr