CAR T Gene Engineering Scientist: Vector Design & Delivery

Bristol Myers Squibb; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 93,250 - 112,991; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb's Gene Engineering and Delivery team in the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center seeks a highly motivated scientist to advance next-generation cancer immunotherapies through molecular design, viral vector engineering, and gene delivery innovation.

This role focuses on designing, cloning, characterizing, and producing viral vector constructs that enable development of CAR T cell therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of academic or industry experience.
• Strong molecular biology skills including design and cloning.
• Experience with tissue culture and transduction of T cells.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• BS/BA with 4+ years hands-on experience in relevant field.
• PCR, RT-PCR, and mRNA/DNA preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and clone DNA constructs for CAR T cell therapy development.
• Culture mammalian cells for viral vector production and gene delivery applications.
• Set up molecular characterization and cellular assays to evaluate viral vector performance.
• Develop new molecular and viral vector characterization assays.
• Execute viral vector production and characterization protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to assess feasibility of novel gene delivery methods.
• Process and analyze data, review results, and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebook records and supporting documentation.
• Summarize and present data in group meetings and written reports.
• Work cross-functionally to execute and improve experiments and assay performance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

DNA cloning

Gene editing

T cell transduction

Education

B.S./B.A. in science

Tools

PCR

RT-PCR

Viral vector production

Cloning techniques

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb's Gene Engineering and Delivery team in the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center seeks a highly motivated scientist to advance next-generation cancer immunotherapies through molecular design, viral vector engineering, and gene delivery innovation.

This role focuses on designing, cloning, characterizing, and producing viral vector constructs that enable development of CAR T cell therapies.