Senior Research Investigator (Genomics)
- Employer
- Bristol Myers Squibb Company
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, United States
- Start date
- Feb 25, 2019
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Genetown, Best Places to Work
Job Details
We seek a highly motivated, detail-oriented leader with broad experience in application of genomics tools in answering biological questions, specifically Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) work flows and associated analysis to be a strong contributor to the core Genomics Group that works with research investigators across many groups. The position will be part of an integrated team dedicated to understanding the mechanisms of Cancer resistance among other things. Primary responsibilities include various genomic and transcriptomic assay development and implementation in support of programs across multiple therapeutic areas, new genomic method development and optimization, establishing collaboration across genomics ecosystem in Cambridge.
Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibilities will be genomics support for various programs.
- Play a role in optimizing and developing new protocols or adopt and optimize existing protocols to suit needs.
- Play a key role in the method development for novel High throughput single cell RNA and DNA sequencing.
- The self-motivated candidate works independently and coordinates with various teams in a matrix environment.
- Manage Research scientists to deliver data to investigators
- Maintains lab notebooks, compiles data, and details written experimental instructions, particularly in areas involving new technology and/or novel experimental approaches.
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will have Ph.D. in Molecular/Cell Biology or Genetics or Biochemistry with at least 5 years or M.S in Molecular/Cell Biology or Genetics with at least 8 years of relevant scientific lab experience with emphasis on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other genomics methods and work flow.
- Robust experience in NGS library generation and relevant method development.
- Broad experience in advanced Cell and Molecular Biology technique is essential.
- Experience in working with FFPE and other clinical sample handling preferred.
- Detail oriented and effective communicator.
- Expertise in Cell separation technologies such as FACS/Microfluidics a plus but not essential.
- Strong focus, motivation, and commitment to hands-on lab work.
- Ability to trouble shoot and make independent decisions regarding experimental details
- Extensive people and project/matrix team experience, with demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexibility to accommodate to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in the power of science to address some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our focus on these unmet needs comes during a remarkable time, when unprecedented scientific breakthroughs are advancing the treatment of disease as never before in human history.
We work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Each day, our employees around the world work together for patients – they are at the center of everything we do. They inspire us. They are the reason we come to work each day.
We combine the agility of a biotech with the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.
- Website
- http://www.bms.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-332-2056
- Location
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430 E. 29th St
14th Floor
New York
New York
10016
United States
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