We are seeking a motivated and skilled Scientist-level contractor to join the Cell Therapy Analytical Development (CTAD) team within the Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO) organization at BMS. This position will be based within the Product & Analytical Sciences group in Warren, NJ.
The successful candidate will provide bench laboratory, data, and documentation support for CAR T cell asset programs, contributing to the characterization of cellular therapy products for clinical development. This role will support routine and exploratory characterization testing, data preparation, and technical documentation for BLA-enabling and other late-stage development studies.
The contractor will work under the direction of the Senior Principal Scientist, and will collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in immunology and cellular assays, strong data handling and documentation skills, and the ability to execute independently within defined scopes in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide bench laboratory support for routine and exploratory characterization testing of CAR T cell?related materials in support of clinical development.
- Analyze, summarize, and document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebooks and controlled technical documents.
- Support data curation, data quality checks, and preparation of datasets, tables, figures, and appendices for study reports, under supervision.
- Contribute to assay development and qualification activities as assigned, through execution and documentation in accordance with approved protocols.
- Support preparation of technical and regulatory documentation (e.g., study reports, BLA-supporting materials) under the direction of senior scientific staff.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and team members in a matrixed environment.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procedures and maintain laboratory equipment as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or related discipline with 0?2 years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with 3?6 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical development (cell therapy preferred) or Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience.
- Solid scientific understanding of immunology and T cell biology.
- Hands-on experience with cell-based assays, including multicolor flow cytometry and IncuCyte, experience with mammalian cell culture, multiplex-based assays, and metabolic assays preferred.
- Familiarity with analytical development and assay characterization in a regulated environment.
- Strong data handling and organizational skills; experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., R, Python, JMP) is a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to author technical protocols, reports, and study documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to quickly learn new techniques and workflows.
- Experience working in a regulated, matrixed development environment is preferred.
100% onsite
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri(normal business hours)
This posting is for a contract assignment with
ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to
Bristol Myer-Squibb.
The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is the following range ($40 - $ 44.62/hr). While the final, individual compensation and any available benefits will be determined by your employer of record ASK Staffing, Inc. (and not BMS), factors that will be included in making the final determination may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location where the job is performed. The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change.
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