Associate Research Scientist - Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Job Responsibilities

• Complies with safety regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), GLP guidelines, and study protocols; if applicable, drafts or revises SOPs; provides input for revision of safety regulations and study protocols.
• Performs basic/specialized testing of preclinical animal specimens; processes samples and prepares bone marrow smears; performs data input and proofreading of data listings, tables, and reports for accuracy against source data.
• Operates, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots routine and specialized analytical instruments and equipment; serves as a principal operator; proactively recognizes analytical problems and takes appropriate action. Tracks equipment maintenance and calibration information; ensures timely performance of maintenance by manufacturers' field service representatives (FSR).
• Maintains QC systems for analytical instruments and specific assays; monitors internal/ external QC programs; reviews monthly reports and takes appropriate action where needed. Develops QC in-house ranges for new instruments and assays.
• Reviews and distributes draft/final study protocols to the clinical pathology staff and provides feedback to Investigator. Reviews and evaluates clinical pathology data for validity and GLP requirements; communicates study progress to Supervisor and/or Clinical Pathologist.
• Investigates, develops, and verifies new assays and procedures to improve laboratory capabilities; assists in evaluation of new analytical instruments for potential purchase; schedules product demonstrations; verifies new analytical instruments.

Minimal knowledge base/skill set requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Medical Technology or one of life sciences with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• Current MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent is required.
• Must have experience with operation of analytical instruments (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and/or urine analyzers) as well as microscopy of peripheral blood and urine samples; experience with serum chemistry and microscopy of animal samples is preferred.
• Experience using basic and advanced computer programs and laboratory data collection systems is required.
• Experience with GLP is a plus.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills.

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.