Associate Research 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with formulation and manufacturing colleagues in order to optimize processes and improve productivity.
• Conducts testing as per assigned technique and methods.
• Documents work in laboratory notebooks and other systems and as per GMPs and department SOPs.
• Performs data review of instrument related documentation, analytical results as well as outsourced analysis.
• Acquires reviews and/or approves in GMP compliant manner, data related to methods development and testing of GMP and development materials. Prepares reports for methods, validation, and technology transfer.
• Transfers methods to development labs and CROs
• Sustains up to date knowledge on applicable department and site standard practices related to GMPs, safety and controlled substances as appropriate to work.
• Provides input, and may author standard practices.
• Assists in purchase and implementation of new technology
• Participates in laboratory investigations/inspections.
• Conducts Microbiology Investigations and implement CAPAs as needed
• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary development teams, providing scientific and operational input to development plans
• Drafts responses and corrective actions to internal compliance questions related to their work.
• Writes and revises SOPs, WIs and Methods as needed.
• Writes and implement change controls.

• Desired Experience:
• Bachelor Degree in Microbiology or related scientific discipline with 3 to 7 years' experience in pharmaceutical microbiology.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, water testing, bacterial endotoxin test, bioburden and sterility, with in-depth understanding of the method.
• Knowledge of basic compendial microbial test methods is required.
• Experience with instrument qualifications in a microbiology environment is a plus.
• Detail oriented and able to deal with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to solve non-routine analytical issues and provide guidance to laboratory and external colleagues.

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.