Associate Scientist - Lab Automation

1010 Celgene - Summit (Corp); Virginia; On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a scientist to support neuroscience drug discovery by developing and delivering human iPSC-derived cellular models. The role involves collaborating with discovery teams and maintaining robust cell line management, characterization, and quality control.

On-site work with emphasis on rigorous data quality and operational excellence, offering opportunities to advance disease modeling capabilities across the neuroscience portfolio and contribute to next-generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience in academia or industry with mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with cellular models and laboratory automation platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support neuroscience drug discovery through development, scale-up, and delivery of human iPSC-derived and other disease-relevant cellular model systems.
• Establish and maintain robust processes for cell line management, model characterization, quality control, and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with discovery teams to provide assay-ready cellular models and support target validation and therapeutic discovery programs.
• Manage day-to-day operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated laboratory platforms that enable scalable human disease modeling.
• Contribute to evaluation, development, and adoption of next-generation model systems and experimental approaches.
• Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and data quality across the neuroscience portfolio.

Skills

iPSC culture

lab automation

high-content imaging

Python

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline

Tools

Benchling

Hamilton liquid handlers

HighRes workcells

Momentum

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, \"Who are you working for?\"—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Key responsibilities:

Support neuroscience drug discovery through the development, scale-up, and delivery of human iPSC-derived and other disease-relevant cellular model systems. Establish and maintain robust processes for cell line management, model characterization, quality control, and reproducibility. Collaborate with scientists across discovery teams to provide assay-ready cellular models and support the application of human disease models to target validation and therapeutic discovery programs. Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated laboratory platforms that enable scalable human disease modeling and support discovery research workflows. Contribute to the evaluation, development, and adoption of next-generation model systems and experimental approaches that expand understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and data quality while supporting the continuous advancement of human disease modeling capabilities across the neuroscience portfolio.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience:

• 0-2 years of laboratory experience in academia or industry. >1 year hands-on experience with: Mammalian cell culture and cellular model systems. Laboratory automation platforms, liquid handlers, high-content imaging systems, or related technologies. Cellular and molecular biology techniques used for model development and characterization.

Preferred technical and scientific skills

• Experience operating liquid handlers (Hamilton and/or Beckman Coulter), integrated workcells (HighRes), high-content imaging systems, or related laboratory automation technologies.
• Experience with human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture, differentiation, and characterization.
• Familiarity with biological characterization techniques such as immunofluorescence, qPCR, ELISA, or related assays.
• Hamilton or Biomek programming experience.
• Experience with laboratory orchestration software such as Cellario or Momentum.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook platforms such as Benchling.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages.
• Familiarity with data analysis, workflow automation, or scripting approaches that support laboratory operations

Work Environment:

On-site, in-lab. The job requires spending some amount of the day on your feet.

Compensation Overview:

Compensation Overview: Cambridge Crossing: $97,120 - $117,688 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability). U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year. Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work:

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities:

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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We're creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We're also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.