Senior Scientist, Microbiology

Bristol-Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Scientist in Microbiology to lead microbiological method validations and support testing. The role involves hands-on laboratory work and data analysis, contributing to the development of life-saving medicines. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in microbiology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with a Bachelor's, or 4-6 years with a Master's, or 2-4 years with a PhD.
• Experience in pharmaceutical microbiology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological testing and interpret results.
• Design and execute experiments based on results.
• Mentor junior staff and review technical data.

Skills

Microbiology

Scientific Writing

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Endotoxin Testing

Microbiological Tests

Job description

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Senior Scientist, Microbiology

Apply locations New Brunswick - NJ - US time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R1591111

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Our Analytical Strategy and Operations team creates transformative medicines of tomorrow based on the cutting - edge science of today. Working within Global Product Development and Supply this team uses state - of - the art technologies to develop, enable and e xecute analytical and CMC strategies that ensure safety, quality and efficacy of life - saving medicines administered to patients in clinical studies. Our team is involved at the earliest stages of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical product development th rough the successful commercial launch. As a member of our team, you will get the chance to play a pivotal role to positively impact patients’ lives while developing professionally to achieve your own career goals.

Position Summary

This position leads protocol-driven microbiological method validations and support testing for the Clinical Supply organization and the BMS network of microbiologists.Testing will focus on microbiological testing (initially endotoxin and container closure integrity testing, but expanding to mycoplasma, minute virus of mouse and rapid sterility).Position will design studies and will seek out and implement new technology, while keeping track of data in electronic systems or notebooks. This position contains a portion of hands-on laboratory-based experimentation and office-based data analysis and experimental design, supporting new and existing products in BMS.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Applies scientific and/or technical skills and functional knowledge toindependentlyconduct and interpret experiments/research/studies in assigned area
• Perform protocol-driven microbiological testing (endotoxin, bioburden, mycoplasma, etc.)
• Based on interpretation of results, designs and executes the next logical step in a series of related experiments/studies.
• Suggests modificationsto protocols or alternative protocols, introducing new ideas on how to design, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Uses literature tosolve scientific development problems of increasing complexity.
• Consistently actsas atechnical point of contact,orSMEwithin own work group/project team/functional area.
• Maintains awareness of technical & business advances impacting their discipline. Contributes to process/technology improvements.
• Provide strategic microbiology support, working directly with development and commercial site leads and other key members of Operations, IT and Quality functions.
• Supports the investigation and implementation of new technologies and methods.
• Supports complex investigations involving microbiological assays, generation of CAPAs and change controls.
• Mentors junior staff and reviews technical data for microbiological assays.
• Provides support for the preparation, review and approval of microbiological methods and validation sections of regulatory filings, as well as responses to regulatory agency questions regarding microbiological assays.
• Participate in internal and external industry forums to understand evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Travel to other sites or educational conferences may be required (10%).

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience or master's degree and 4-6 years of experience or PhD and 2-4 years of experience
• Degree in Microbiology, Biology/Biological Sciences or related field
• Experience in pharmaceutical microbiology or equivalent
• Requires thorough knowledge of varied aspects of endotoxin testing, including cartridge based and plate-based systems and automation.
• Requires additional direct applied knowledge of pharmaceutical microbiology used for product development or commercial testing.
• Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical development or manufacturing production process.
• Is proficient in scientific/technical writing (e.g., regulatory documents, protocols).
• Advanced experience in pharmaceutical microbiology
• Advanced knowledge of classical, molecular, and/or rapid microbiology methods
• Motivated, adaptable, and results oriented professional
• Capable of mentoring/directing junior staff
• Knowledge of CMC and related manufacturing guidance and regulations
• Experience in the development and implementation of laboratory procedures, practices and standards
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships, and work across divisions, diverse business backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Involved in pharmaceutical industry professional groups and forums
• Experience with working in a matrix environment. Experience interacting with senior leaders and being an influencer/negotiator

Ideal Candidates Would Also Have:

• Extensive direct experience with endotoxin testing as well as other microbiological tests
• Experience with low endotoxin recovery (LER) studies
• Prior experience with a broad range of product types, including cell and gene therapy

Direct Reports Indirect Reports Business Partners

No direct reports. Business partners are BMS site-based QC Microbiology Laboratories, Manufacturing Science & Technology/Process Microbiology and Manufacturing Science & Technology /Aseptic Microbiology SMEs, and Analytical Science & Technology departments.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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