Senior Associate Scientist, Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development

Biopharma Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Senior Associate Scientist for Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on hands-on upstream viral vector production, with DOE-based experimentation and collaboration across project teams.

Strong statistical analysis and lab documentation are essential, as is the drive to advance cell and gene therapies. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture that values urgency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience designing experiments with DOE; analyzing results statistically.
• Ability to multi-task, train team members, and coordinate activities within a team.
• Strong communication through oral and technical writing; passion for cell/gene therapy impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform upstream viral vector process development including mammalian cell culture, bioreactors, and transfection.
• Support process development for viral vector manufacturing platforms.
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments using DOE; document results in ELN.
• Summarize and present data to project teams; author protocols and internal reports.
• Ensure adherence to lab safety rules and practices.

Skills

DOE design

Statistical software

multi-tasking

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + hands-on upstream experience

Master's degree + hands-on upstream experience

Tools

JMP

Job description

Position Summary

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

• Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily upstream (mammalian cell culture, stirred tank bioreactors, and transient transfection) unit operations for viral vector production. Experience in downstream (clarification, AEX chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration) viral vector production is a bonus.
• Support process and technology development for viral vector manufacturing platforms
• Support late-phase development activities including process characterization
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments using statistical design of experiment (DOE) principles
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental results using an electronic lab notebook
• Summarize and present scientific data; communicate progress to project teams
• Author technical documents including protocols and internal development reports
• Follow lab safety rules and practices

Qualifications & Experience

• B.S. with 5+ years or M.S. with 2+ years of hands‑on upstream experience (downstream is a plus)
• Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP)
• Independently motivated with ability to multi‑task, problem‑solve, train team members on lab operations, and coordinate activities within a team
• Desire and drive to learn the biological mechanism of cell and gene therapy products and passion for their impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
• Embrace BMS shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity.

Compensation Overview

Seattle - WA: $88,430 - $107,151

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

• 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.

Candidate Rights

• BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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