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Senior Scientist, ImmunoBiology

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    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's (7+ years), Master's (5+ years), or Ph.D. (2+ years) in Life Sciences. Expertise in drug discovery, assay development, flow cytometry, and strong communication skills are essential.
  • You will design preclinical studies, validate novel targets, conduct immunological assays, lead project discussions, and contribute to strategies targeting the tumor microenvironment.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7+ years of academic and/or industry experience
  • Or
  • Master's Degree
  • 5+ years of academic and/or industry experience
  • Or
  • Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
  • 2+ of academic and/or industry experience
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong background in biologics and/or small molecule drug discovery, including the ability to design and execute a strategy to validate and optimize drug candidates.
  • Understanding of, and experience with human blood, mouse tissue and immune and tumor functional assay development is required
  • Experience with multi-color flow cytometry for immune cell profiling is required
  • Knowledge of bioinformatics and/or computational biology is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative research environment
  • Effectively communicate methods, results, and recommendations in multiple settings - including team and project meetings and seminars
  • Maintain accurate and well-organized laboratory records and notebooks

Responsibilities

  • Position Responsibilities
  • In the role as Sr. Scientist within the ImmunoBiology team, the ideal candidate will
  • Design and execute robust preclinical data packages to support drug discovery programs
  • Contribute to exploratory target identification and validation of novel targets and biology
  • Provide biology discovery support for immunobiology facing clinical assets
  • Contribute to the project development and perform cellular immunological techniques including multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, in vitro and ex vivo immune cell assays
  • Opportunities to formulate and guide strategies for targeting the tumor microenvironment
  • Apply scientific and / or technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments / research / studies in assigned area
  • Adapt standard methods and techniques by applying breadth of knowledge and prior work experience
  • Contribute to initiatives related to continuous improvement or development of new approaches / technologies
  • Lead discussions and make presentations in multidisciplinary meetings, logically presenting information to convey clear, key messages
  • Represent department or function on program / project team or sub-team

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Scientist, ImmunoBiology position?

The primary focus is to drive early drug discovery programs in oncology, from target identification through validation and lead optimization, ultimately advancing therapeutic candidates toward clinical proof of concept in patients.

Where is this position located?

The position is initially located in Redwood City, CA, but will eventually be relocated to Brisbane, CA.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

The role requires 2+ years of academic and/or industry experience with a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences, or 5+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 7+ years with a Bachelor's Degree.

What are the preferred qualifications for candidates applying for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a strong background in biologics and/or small molecule drug discovery, experience with human blood, mouse tissue, and immune and tumor functional assay development, and proficiency in multi-color flow cytometry for immune cell profiling.

What methodologies will the Senior Scientist be using in their work?

The Senior Scientist will perform cellular immunological techniques, including multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, and various in vitro and ex vivo immune cell assays.

Is there a focus on team collaboration in this role?

Yes, the role involves collaborative work with drug discovery, predictive science, translational, and clinical teams to advance therapeutic candidates.

What is the starting compensation range for this position?

The starting compensation for this job ranges from $109,000 to $150,700, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities, based on eligibility.

What benefits does Bristol Myers Squibb offer to employees?

Bristol Myers Squibb offers a wide variety of competitive benefits, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care, wellbeing support, financial resources, a 401(K), paid holidays, vacation, sick time, family care services, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Bristol Myers Squibb provides opportunities for employees to grow and thrive through unique career development prospects and a culture that promotes diversity and innovation.

Does BMS support individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process?

Yes, BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process and can request reasonable workplace accommodations prior to accepting a job offer.

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Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.