Senior Scientist, Non-Viral Delivery Attribute Sciences

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist in Non-Viral Delivery Attribute Sciences to develop mechanistic understanding and characterization frameworks for targeted LNP delivery platforms.

The role focuses on cellular assays, high-throughput approaches, and collaboration across Research and CMC teams, with mentoring of junior scientists and advancing scalable methods for biologics and cell therapies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related discipline with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in cell biology and assay development.
• Experience with biologics, nanoparticles, or cell therapies.
• Experience with complex biologics and advanced biophysical characterization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advancing cellular characterization strategies using primary and patient-derived systems.
• Leading attribute characterization supporting formulation, process changes, and comparability assessments.
• Expanding high-throughput, automated methodologies.
• Collaborating across Research and CMC teams, providing scientific expertise to inform product development and program decisions.
• Mentoring junior scientists.

Skills

Cell biology

Assay development

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Role

Senior Scientist in Non-Viral Delivery Attribute Sciences within Bristol Myers Squibb's Cell Therapy Research Center, focusing on developing mechanistic understanding and characterization frameworks for targeted lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery platforms.

Responsibilities

• Advancing cellular characterization strategies using primary and patient-derived systems.
• Leading attribute characterization supporting formulation, process changes, and comparability assessments.
• Expanding high-throughput, automated methodologies.
• Collaborating across Research and CMC teams, providing scientific expertise to inform product development and program decisions.
• Mentoring junior scientists.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related discipline with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in cell biology, assay development.
• Experience with biologics, nanoparticles, or cell therapies.

Preferred

• Experience with complex biologics.
• Advanced biophysical and cellular characterization.
• Scalable experimental approaches.

High-value focus

Focus on targeted LNP platforms, mechanistic studies, cell-based assays, and cross-functional collaboration in biotechnology or pharmaceutical development settings.

Location

Cambridge, MA, with a focus on scientific innovation and translational research.