Research Scientist, Gene Engineering
- Employer
- Bristol Myers Squibb Company
- Location
- Redwood City, CA, United States
- Start date
- Nov 18, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Genetics
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Job Details
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.
Description
The Transgenic Group is seeking a talented molecular and cell biologist to develop and characterize internal genetically modified animals (GMAs). The successful candidate will employ cutting edge technology to carry out both stem cell and embryo engineering to achieve gene targeting and gene editing. GMAs will support drug discovery, therapeutic programs, and in vivo studies.
Key Responsibilities
Culture and maintain embryonic stem cells and iPS cells.
Carry out ES cell engineering process under limited instruction.
ES cell screening, mouse screening and transgene expression/functional validation.
Mouse Breeding management.
Collaborate within and beyond transgenic department to further validate, characterize, and distribute mouse models.
Manage projects independently and present results in various settings.
Qualifications
Ph.D., MS with 3+ years, or BS with 5+ years in Biological Science field with relevant industry experience.
Mammalian cell engineering experience is required. Embryonic stem cell /iPS cell culture and manipulations are preferred.
PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis and other routine molecular biology lab techniques are required. ddPCR and gene expression experience are preferred.
Direct experience with CRISPR gene editing techniques, gene transfer, and homologous recombination or HDR.
Strong understanding of mouse genetics and genotyping, mouse breeding and production, and downstream phenotypic analysis.
Capable of multi-tasking.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral skills are necessary.
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.
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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