Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

401(k) plan

Stock opportunities

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an engaged Associate Scientist to join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development team in Seattle. You will support upstream viral vector production, assist process development activities, and contribute to program lifecycle management across early and late stages.

This role emphasizes designing experiments with DOE, analyzing data with JMP, and maintaining meticulous lab records, collaborating with internal and external partners to advance cell therapy

Qualifications

• B.S. with 5+ years or M.S. with 2+ years of hands-on upstream experience
• Ability to design experiments with DOE approaches and interpret results using statistical software (e.g. JMP)
• Independently motivated with multitasking, problem-solving, and team coordination
• Desire to understand biology of cell/gene therapy and impact on patients
• Clear communication in oral and technical writing; align with BMS values

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on upstream development of viral vector production
• Support process development for viral vector manufacturing platforms
• Contribute to process characterization and late-phase development activities
• Plan and execute lab experiments using DOE; maintain electronic lab notebook
• Summarize data and present progress to project teams; prepare technical documents

Skills

DOE design experiments

Statistical software JMP

Multi-tasking

Communication

Biology learning

Education

B.S. in a relevant field

M.S. in a relevant field

Tools

JMP

Electronic lab notebook

AEX chromatography

Tangential Flow Filtration

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an engaged Associate Scientist to join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development team in Seattle. You will support upstream viral vector production, assist process development activities, and contribute to program lifecycle management across early and late stages.

This role emphasizes designing experiments with DOE, analyzing data with JMP, and maintaining meticulous lab records, collaborating with internal and external partners to advance cell therapy