Lab Automation Scientist – Neuroscience iPSC Models

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; 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

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