Associate Scientist - Chemical Biology

Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
About the position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Associate to join our Chemical Biology team, specifically supporting the Immunology & Neuroscience Project and Early Development Teams. This position is integral to our mission of transforming patients' lives through science. The successful candidate will possess strong technical laboratory skills and a keen interest in scientific research, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to new target identification, target validation, and the development of novel modalities for drug discovery, which are critical components in our drug development pipeline. In this role, you will perform cell-based studies utilizing a variety of laboratory techniques, including mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, ELISA, MSD, genetic engineering (lentiviral, CRISPR, RNAi), and flow cytometry. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of chemical biologists, chemists, biochemists, and proteomics experts to develop new technologies and discover new targets. Analyzing and interpreting experimental data will be a key responsibility, and you will present your findings in team meetings, contributing to the collective knowledge and progress of the team. Maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records is essential, as is staying current with relevant scientific literature to apply new techniques and concepts to ongoing projects. This position not only allows for personal growth and development but also plays a vital role in the innovative work being done at Bristol Myers Squibb, where we are committed to delivering medicines to patients in need.

Responsibilities
• Perform cell-based studies using a variety of laboratory techniques, including mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, ELISA, MSD, genetic engineering (lentiviral, CRISPR, RNAi), and flow cytometry.
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• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of chemical biologists, chemists, biochemists, and proteomics experts to develop new technologies and discover new targets.
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• Analyze and interpret experimental data, and present findings in team meetings.
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• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.
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• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and apply new techniques and concepts to ongoing projects.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of academic or industry experience.
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• Understanding of molecular and cell biology techniques.
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• Experience in independently generating precise and reliable data and analysis.
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• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
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• Highly collaborative with a strong desire to learn.
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• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves
• B.S. (with 2+ years experience) or MS (with 1-2+ years experience) in Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
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• Experience in laboratory techniques relevant to drug discovery.

Benefits
• Competitive benefits and services to support employee goals.
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• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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• Flexible work environment options. Apply tot his job
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