Senior Scientist, Single B Cell Technology (36)

Employer: Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Location: Redwood City, CA, United States
Start date: Apr 12, 2019

Discipline: Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education: Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type: Full time
Hotbed: Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work

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Job Details

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the lead discovery effort within the biologics department in Redwood City, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a department that is driving biologics therapeutics at BMS. In this role the scientist is expected to develop, improve and champion a single B cell cloning platform to expand the delivery of high quality lead antibody molecules.

Major responsibilities

Contribute to the development and optimization of an existing single B cell platform within the Antibody Generation department. Expand the scope of application of single B cell and harmonize it with associated supporting platforms.
Fully integrate the single B cell cloning protocol into lead generation pipelines.
Be a champion in the lead discovery process and collaborate with therapeutic area leaders to progress project pipelines.
Stay informed and contribute to the vision in the technology development space especially in immune cell biology and single cell analytics.
Excellent written and oral skills are necessary

Qualifications

Ph.D. in immunology or related major with 4+ years industry experience.
Hands on experience in FACS using BD and/or Sony systems is required.
Target-centric Bcell sorting or selection experience is required.
In-depth knowledge of B/T cell biology and humoral and cell mediated immune responses.
Proficiency in cell biology techniques including cell culture is required
Familiarity in molecular biology techniques including NGS is preferred.
Past experience developing therapeutics against membrane targets including GPCRs is a plus.
Highly innovative and self-motivated.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary biologics discovery team.

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.

Company info

Website: http://www.bms.com/
Phone: +1-800-332-2056
Location: 430 E. 29th St
14th Floor
New York
New York
10016
United States

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