Summary

The RNA Process development team is seeking an Associate Scientist to support an integrated RNA Pilot Manufacturing operation. This role will be a part of a team responsible for delivering high-quality material with agility and speed across early and late-stage development. The Associate scientist will be accountable for operating in a phase-appropriate manufacturing model that enables rapid execution while maintaining quality, compliance, safety, and technical rigor. This role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, science-driven setting. The Associate Scientist will partner closely with CMC functions including Analytical Development and Process Development to ensure seamless material delivery, technical readiness, and operational excellence.

Job description

Position Summary

The RNA Process development team is seeking an Associate Scientist to support an integrated RNA Pilot Manufacturing operation. This role will be a part of a team responsible for delivering high-quality material with agility and speed across early and late-stage development. The Associate scientist will be accountable for operating in a phase-appropriate manufacturing model that enables rapid execution while maintaining quality, compliance, safety, and technical rigor. This role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, science-driven setting. The Associate Scientist will partner closely with CMC functions including Analytical Development and Process Development to ensure seamless material delivery, technical readiness, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Support and execute RNA manufacturing operations supporting nonGMP manufacturing activities.
Work in an agile development manufacturing model in the RNA space capable of rapidly delivering material for various program needs.
Ensure manufacturing operations are executed in a phase-appropriate manner, balancing speed, compliance, scientific rigor, and operational discipline.
Partner with analytical testing laboratories to ensure sample submission, investigation support, and timely release of material.
Enable technical problem-solving during manufacturing campaigns, including real-time escalation, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain systems for tracking process performance using ELN workflows and multivariate data analysis tools
Ensure learnings from manufacturing activities are captured, communicated, and incorporated into future strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Bio/Chemical Engineering, Bio/Chemistry, or related field
BS with 2-4+ years’ experience in science related disciplines
MS with 1-2+ years’ experience in science related disciplines
Experience in process unit operations relevant to RNA manufacturing including bioreactors, chromatography, and filtration.
Knowledge and understanding of technology transfer from PD to the pilot facility and from the pilot facility to GMP manufacturing.
Strong track record of utilizing standardized operations, KPI management, and production documentation systems.
Experience with compiling and interpreting RNA analytics and biophysical characterization techniques for RNA such as HPLC, CE, ELISAs, and cell-based assays.
Prior management and mentorship experience; passion for people management and development
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, matrixed environment with rapidly evolving priorities.
Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, driving efficiencies, process improvements across diverse initiatives.

Requirements

Degree in Bio/Chemical Engineering, Bio/Chemistry, or related field
BS with 2-4+ years’ experience in science related disciplines
MS with 1-2+ years’ experience in science related disciplines
Experience in process unit operations relevant to RNA manufacturing including bioreactors, chromatography, and filtration.
Knowledge and understanding of technology transfer from PD to the pilot facility and from the pilot facility to GMP manufacturing.
Strong track record of utilizing standardized operations, KPI management, and production documentation systems.
Experience with compiling and interpreting RNA analytics and biophysical characterization techniques for RNA such as HPLC, CE, ELISAs, and cell-based assays.
Prior management and mentorship experience; passion for people management and development
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, matrixed environment with rapidly evolving priorities.
Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, driving efficiencies, process improvements across diverse initiatives.

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.