Scientist, Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$122,810–$148,814 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Assays, Autoimmune Disease, Biology, Candidate Screening, Cell Biology, Clinical Trial, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Data Sets, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Drug Development, Editing, Field Sales, Hematology, Immunology, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, Multitasking, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Research Skills, Sales Operations, Team Player, Time Management, Translational Research, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

**Working with Us** Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . The Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center is one of BMS's differentiated research platforms delivering innovative therapies to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of cellular therapies to harness the power of the immune system in treating hematologic malignancies, solid cancers, and autoimmune disease. More specifically, our discovery and translational scientists are focused on developing next-generation, engineered cell-based therapies. The team is committed to discovering and developing transformative therapies that harness the power of the immune system to improve patient outcomes. **Position Summary:** The ideal candidate is a highly motivated immunologist with a strong background in T cell immunology who will drive the optimization of next generation T cell therapeutics. The optimal candidate will have an in-depth conceptual understanding of tumor-associated T cell biology, including T cell activation, signaling, differentiation, and immune-regulation pathways. Must be able to identify relevant assays and have experience in developing novel approaches and technologies for assessing and optimizing functionality of T cells. This position is ideal for the innovative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates with demonstrated experience advancing T cell therapeutic development projects are strongly encouraged to apply. **Position Responsibilities:** In the role as a Scientist within Cell Therapy TRC, the ideal candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to: + Application of extensive knowledge of T cell biology including activation pathways, signaling pathways and antigen-specific differentiation, to characterize T cells in vitro and enable science-driven decision making + Plan and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis-driven research + Strong ability to interpret and synthesize information from complex datasets, both published and internal within BMS + Identification of new methods and research tools for continuous development of drug candidate screening workflow in vitro + Provide scientific and technical insights on cross-functional assignments + Provide recommendations on department-level strategic decisions + Represent the company in external settings and work with internal and external collaborators + Act as a functional advisor to team members, especially to more junior colleagues **Experience =** **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree + 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or + Master's Degree + 3+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or + Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences + No experience necessary **Preferred Qualifications:** + Extensive experience with in vitro technologies typically employed to engineer T cells, followed by functionality assessment including but not limited to viral transduction, targeted gene editing, Incucyte-based readouts, and PCR + Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry (12-plus colors) and immune cell functional assays (e.g., proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity, imaging) + Experience with analysis of next generation sequencing/large gene expression datasets using a programming language is highly desired + Skilled at critical and probabilistic thinking, able to apply prior experience and theoretical knowledge to identify and solve complex scientific problems + Self-motivated and focused with project management-oriented thinking; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment + Ability to work productively as both team member and as individual contributor + Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate within cross-functional teams; skilled at listening to and coordinating with colleagues in a matrixed environment + Ability to conceptualize and communicate the broader impact of personal activities to other projects and teammates + Strong organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments and preparation of data for compiling reports \#LI-Onsite If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. **Compensation Overview:** Seattle - WA: $122,810 - $148,814 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: + **Health Coverage:** Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. + **Wellbeing Support:** Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). + **Financial Well-being and Protection:** 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. **Work-life benefits include:** Paid Time Off + US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) + Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. ***Eligibility Disclosure:** T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program. **Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers** With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. **On-site Protocol** BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. **Supporting People with Disabilities** BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. **Candidate Rights** BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ **Data Protection** We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection . Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley. R1601508 : Scientist, Cell Therapy **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1601508 **Updated:** 2026-05-16 05:38:51.265 UTC **Location:** Seattle 400 Dexter-WA Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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