Senior Associate Scientist, CAR T Molecular Analytics

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in Seattle to advance engineered CAR T-cell therapies for cancer. This on-site role involves hands-on nucleic acid work, ddPCR/qPCR assay development, and collaboration with senior researchers in a fast-paced translational setting.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze complex data, and communicate results to inform decisions while ensuring rigorous documentation and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ddPCR/qPCR platforms and software.
• Nucleic acid extraction and characterization expertise.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and run custom ddPCR assays—including primer and probe design—to measure gene-editing outcomes in Cell Therapy products
• Perform qPCR and ddPCR workflows on gene-edited samples and refine analytical approaches for lentiviral vector characterization
• Extract, clean up, and assess the quality of nucleic acids from primary cells and cell lines
• Optimize PCR parameters for targeted analyses
• Design and execute experiments, independently analyze and interpret results—including large, complex datasets—and communicate findings that inform team decisions
• Troubleshoot technical issues, select practical solutions, and contribute ideas for new methods and continuous improvement
• Maintain detailed, timely electronic laboratory notebook documentation and proactively update the team on progress
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to deliver results and implement molecular analytical methods for cell therapy
• Represent the department or team on broader program or project teams as needed
• Work predominantly in the laboratory and on-site full-time, independently performing most day-to-day experimental work

Skills

qPCR

ddPCR

nucleic acid extraction

cell culture

data analysis

collaboration

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Master’s degree in science

Tools

QX200

QXOne

CFX Maestro

KingFisher Apex

Hamilton

Stunner

TapeStation

Qubit

SnapGene

Geneious

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in Seattle to advance engineered CAR T-cell therapies for cancer. This on-site role involves hands-on nucleic acid work, ddPCR/qPCR assay development, and collaboration with senior researchers in a fast-paced translational setting.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze complex data, and communicate results to inform decisions while ensuring rigorous documentation and cross-functional alignment.