Research Scientist
- Employer
- Bristol Myers Squibb Company
- Location
- Redwood City, CA, United States
- Start date
- Feb 25, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Job Details
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.
Position
The department of Immuno-Oncology Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb, Redwood City is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join a group of researchers evaluating novel therapies in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The candidate will characterize immuno-modulatory antibodies, and explore mechanism of action and combinatorial therapeutic strategies.
Qualifications
- Master degree in immunology, oncology or related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience or BS with a minimum of 7 years of experience
- Enthusiasm about immuno-oncology research
- Knowledge of immunology including markers, functions, and interactions of immune cell subsets, immunotherapy modalities, antibodies
- Proficiency in the following laboratory techniques is required:
- Immune cell isolation from whole blood (one of the following: Ficoll and MACS, RosetteSep, EasySep, etc.)
- Functional assays with primary immune cells (myeloid, B, or T cells)
- Multi-color flow cytometry (8 or more channels, operate BD or BC flow cytometers)
- ELISA or ELISPOT or Luminex
- Mammalian cell culture
- Tissue/tumor dissociation into single-cell suspension
- Data analysis using GraphPad/Prism and SoftmaxPro
- Proficiency in the following laboratory techniques is strongly preferred:
- IP/WB (immunoprecipitation)
- Phospho-flow
- Proficiency in the following laboratory techniques is a plus:
- Functional assays to measure phagocytosis or NK/CD8 cytotoxicity (flow- or imaging-based)
- Assays to evaluate bispecific antibodies or CAR-T cells
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative research environment
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, and record-keeping skills
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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