Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .Associate Scientist, NeurosciencePosition Summary:The individual will work in a small team dedicated to evaluation of new opportunities for drug discovery in neurodegeneration including critical diseases affecting a large and growing number of patients throughout the world including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and ALS.The individual will participate in target discovery, target validation, and drug discovery. The group is focused on developing new cell-based approaches to rapidly model and modulate processes driving neurodegeneration and neuroprotection. The individual will use a variety of biological approaches including genome editing, signal transduction assays, functional assays and high content imaging to model degenerative processes and analyze the effect of target modulation as well as to develop new phenotypic approaches to target validation and lead discovery. These techniques will be applied to cell culture models including established cell lines, primary neurons and iPSC-derived cultures. The individual will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of projects within our department and with external collaborators.Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Job Requirements:
We are seeking an individual with drug discovery and or cell biology experience including assay development, target validation, genome editing and high throughput cell biology.
The individual should have demonstrated and experience in areas such as molecular and cell biology, gene transfer approaches, signal transduction assays, microscopy and high content imaging.
Experience with mammalian cell culture is required. Utilization of iPSC systems particularly in neuroscience is preferred.
Ability to conduct experimental work independently, with accurate, detailed record-keeping.
Ability to summarize and interpret scientific data in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Good oral and written communication skills and a good team player are important characteristics as are ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced 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 CareersWith 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 ProtocolBMS 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.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.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/Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.Company: Bristol-Myers SquibbReq Number: R1587564Updated: 2024-11-23 03:48:33.340 UTCLocation: Cambridge Crossing-MABristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.