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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . **Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist, Analytical Testing & Data Network in CTAD** **Location: Warren, NJ** At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of **cell therapy** . With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Associate Scientist** or **Scientist** to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in analytical testing, including techniques such as PCR, Digital PCR, FLOW cytometry, and ELISA. In addition to technical expertise, strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally are essential for success in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** + Perform analytical testing using various methods, including PCR, Digital PCR, FLOW cytometry, and ELISA. + Conduct data analysis and reporting with an emphasis on fast and high-quality data turnaround. + Collaborate with Method Development groups to support assay development, qualification, and transfer. + Cultivate and maintain mammalian cell cultures for experimental purposes. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and project execution. + Interpret data and perform trend analysis to drive informed decision-making. + Interact effectively with study owner and testing laboratories. + Work with study owner to develop and implement methods to support process development and process improvement. + Maintain timely and thorough documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks. + Author reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results. + Order, track, and maintain inventory of lab supplies and reagents. **Qualifications and Experience:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology). + Minimum 6 years (for Bachelor's degree) or 4 years (for Master's degree) experience in analytical development or analytical testing + Hands-on experience with PCR, Digital PCR, FLOW cytometry, ELISA, and cell culture. + Demonstrated experience with qPCR, ddPCR and viral vector related work. + Knowledge of critical reagents and their impact on assay performance. + Fluency in English and excellent technical writing skills and proven ability to work collaboratively across teams. + Solid knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques and data analysis + Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects. + Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment. + Excellent problem-solving skills. + Proficiency utilizing MS Office products. + Flexibility to work rotating offset shifts (early morning, evening and/or weekend shifts) \#LI-Onsite BMSCART VETERAN 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. **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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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. 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. 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