Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development & Editing

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid company holidays

Comprehensive benefit plans

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development (GDEPD) team, driving next-generation viral vector platform development and supporting clinical programs.

The role involves designing and executing upstream development experiments, collaborating across functions, and leading efforts to optimize production processes and lab build-out in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field.
• PhD with 1+ year industry experience; MS with 5+ years; BS with 7+ years.
• Subject matter expert with suspension culture of mammalian cells in shake flasks and stirred tank bioreactors.
• Expertise in viral vector process development.
• Working knowledge of scale up parameters for stirred tank bioreactors.
• Experience with DoE approaches and data interpretation.
• Ability to communicate clearly through oral presentations and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot upstream development experiments.
• Identify and develop novel upstream technologies with partners.
• Optimize production processes and support scale-up for clinical and commercial programs.
• Lead a platform development strategy and coordinate junior team members.
• Summarize data and communicate progress to senior leaders in group meetings.
• Support tech transfer and collaboration with CDMOs/CROs.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and detailed reports.

Skills

Upstream development

Viral vector process development

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis and presentation

Education

PhD in biological/chemical engineering or related

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Stirred tank bioreactors

Shake flasks culture

Process development workflows

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development (GDEPD) team, driving next-generation viral vector platform development and supporting clinical programs.

The role involves designing and executing upstream development experiments, collaborating across functions, and leading efforts to optimize production processes and lab build-out in a fast-paced environment.