Senior Scientist, Clinical Flow Cytometry

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible time off (FTO)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead flow cytometry biomarker assay development across clinical programs. This lab-based role involves assay design, qualification/validation, data interpretation, and mentoring junior scientists.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee transfer to external labs when needed, and ensure rigorous documentation while delivering timely results to support dose optimization and patient selection.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BSc in biological sciences, immunology, or related scientific discipline.
• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience with a PhD, 5 years with an MS, or 7 years with a BSc, including substantial flow cytometry work.
• Record of scientific contribution (publications, presentations, patents, or validated methods).
• Strong hands‑on expertise in high-parameter flow cytometry assay design, instrument optimization, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with FlowJo, FCS Express, OMIQ, or comparable analysis software.
• Experience in writing clear, rigorous procedures, protocols, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver with limited supervision in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and record‑keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, optimization, qualification/validation, and execution of flow cytometry assays for clinical biomarker studies.
• Design experiments and recommend assay approaches aligned with program objectives.
• Apply panel design, reagent selection, instrument setup, and performance characterization; refine protocols as needed.
• Perform or oversee clinical sample analysis to established quality standards.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot new flow cytometry methods, technologies, and platforms.
• Analyze and interpret complex flow cytometry data and advise on next steps to teams.
• Serve as technical contact for panel design, assay development, and data interpretation on programs.
• Lead or support assay transfer to external laboratories with scientific oversight.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD, MS, or BSc in biological sciences

Tools

FlowJo

FCS Express

OMIQ

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Clinical Flow Cytometry team within Translational Sciences and Precision Medicine is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop and deliver flow cytometry-based biomarker assays supporting all phases of clinical development at BMS. Data from this team inform decisions on dose optimization, indication prioritization, patient selection, and potential drug combinations. In this laboratory-based role, the Senior Scientist will lead assay design, development, qualification/validation, and execution for assigned programs across therapeutic areas, lead or support assay transfer to external laboratories, and work independently on defined deliverables, with limited supervision on complex or novel challenges. The role serves as a technical point of contact, collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, and mentors junior scientists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, optimization, qualification/validation, and execution of novel, fit-for-purpose flow cytometry assays for clinical biomarker studies, with substantial hands‑on laboratory work.
• Design next experiments and recommend assay approaches suited to program objectives and stage of development.
• Apply sound principles of panel design, reagent selection, instrument setup, and performance characterization; refine protocols and methods as needed.
• Perform or oversee clinical sample analysis to established quality standards.
• Contribute to decisions on using internal laboratories, external laboratories, or both.
• Evaluate, implement, and troubleshoot new flow cytometry methods, technologies, and platforms.
• Analyze and interpret complex flow cytometry data and recommend next steps to clinical and translational teams.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for panel design, assay development, and data interpretation on assigned programs.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on assay requirements, endpoints, timelines, data delivery, and risk mitigation.
• Lead or support assay transfer to external laboratories, providing scientific oversight, troubleshooting, and quality review of their data.
• Manage concurrent assignments, prioritize for timely delivery, and escalating technical and operational risks as appropriate.
• Author and review method procedures, validation protocols and reports, study documentation, and technical summaries; present results in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Mentor and train junior scientists on assays, instruments, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, traceable records and promote scientific rigor, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD, MS, or BSc in biological sciences, immunology, or related scientific discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience with a PhD, 5 years with an MS, or 7 years with a BSc, including substantial flow cytometry work such as high-parameter immunophenotyping, receptor occupancy, or functional assays.
• Record of scientific contribution, such as publications, presentations, patents, or validated methods.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in high-parameter flow cytometry assay design, instrument optimization, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with FlowJo, FCS Express, OMIQ, or comparable analysis software.
• Working knowledge of fit‑for‑purpose qualification and validation of biomarker assays for clinical trials.
• Ability to write clear, rigorous procedures, protocols, reports, and scientific presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver with limited supervision in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and record‑keeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Biopharmaceutical industry experience
• Solid scientific knowledge of immunology
• Hands‑on experience with spectral or other high‑parameter flow cytometry platforms

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

Princeton - NJ - US: $123,670 - $149,855

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

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