Neuroscience Scientist - Exploratory Biology Focus

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Global Shutdown

Job summary

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co is seeking a motivated scientist to join the neuroscience exploratory biology group. The role focuses on characterizing disease-relevant biology using primary and iPSC-derived neuronal and glial systems to advance early-stage neuroscience programs.

The position emphasizes target validation, mechanism-of-action studies, and cross-functional collaboration to drive translational insights in a fast-paced, patient-focused research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Neuroscience/Biochemistry or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2+ years.
• Experience in assay development, genome editing, and mechanism-of-action studies.
• Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments to explore neurobiological mechanisms.
• Culture and maintain primary neuronal cultures, iPSC-derived neurons and glia.
• Perform target validation and genome editing studies.
• Conduct mechanism-of-action studies to characterize compound or genetic effects.
• Apply imaging, qPCR, ELISA to assess cellular phenotypes and data rigor.

Skills

Strong organizational andcommunication

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Neuroscience/Biochemistry or related field

Master’s degree plus 2+ years experience

Tools

qPCR

JESS

ELISA

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy

High-content imaging

Job description

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co is seeking a motivated scientist to join the neuroscience exploratory biology group. The role focuses on characterizing disease-relevant biology using primary and iPSC-derived neuronal and glial systems to advance early-stage neuroscience programs.

The position emphasizes target validation, mechanism-of-action studies, and cross-functional collaboration to drive translational insights in a fast-paced, patient-focused research environment.