Associate Scientist - Lab Automation
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summary
The Associate Scientist will contribute to the development, operation, and continuous improvement of automated capabilities that enable the scalable and reproducible generation of disease-relevant models. Working closely with scientists across discovery biology, translational biology, and other functional areas within BMS, this individual will help advance next-generation human disease modeling capabilities through the application of advanced automation and human cell-based systems to accelerate neuroscience drug discovery.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Support neuroscience drug discovery through the development, scale-up, and delivery of human iPSC-derived and other disease-relevant cellular model systems.
- Establish and maintain robust processes for cell line management, model characterization, quality control, and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with scientists across discovery teams to provide assay-ready cellular models and support the application of human disease models to target validation and therapeutic discovery programs.
- Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated laboratory platforms that enable scalable human disease modeling and support discovery research workflows.
- Contribute to the evaluation, development, and adoption of next-generation model systems and experimental approaches that expand understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.
- Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and data quality while supporting the continuous advancement of human disease modeling capabilities across the neuroscience portfolio.
Preferred Technical and Scientific Skills
- Experience operating liquid handlers (Hamilton and/or Beckman Coulter), integrated workcells (HighRes), high-content imaging systems, or related laboratory automation technologies.
- Experience with human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture, differentiation, and characterization.
- Familiarity with biological characterization techniques such as immunofluorescence, qPCR, ELISA, or related assays.
- Hamilton or Biomek programming experience.
- Experience with laboratory orchestration software such as Cellario or Momentum.
- Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook platforms such as Benchling.
- Experience with Python or other programming languages.
- Familiarity with data analysis, workflow automation, or scripting approaches that support laboratory operations.
Work Environment: On-site, in-lab. The job requires spending some amount of the day on your feet.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
- 0-2 years of laboratory experience in academia or industry
- >1 year hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cellular model systems
- >1 year hands-on experience with laboratory automation platforms, liquid handlers, high-content imaging systems, or related technologies
- >1 year hands-on experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques used for model development and characterization
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Financial Protection Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Volunteer Days
- Summer Hours Flexibility
- Global Shutdown
Company overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.