Scientist - Core Automation
Bristol Myers Squibb
5 hours ago
On-site
San Diego, CA
IT
Responsibilities:
- Develop automation solutions with scientific stakeholders and vendors: design, deliver, install, test, and move technologies to production mode, including biological validation.
- Diagnose hardware and software faults for laboratory automation, computer systems, and stand-alone instruments; perform hands-on troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations.
- Perform advanced automation scheduler programming/scripting and coding for data movement to LIMS and ELN systems.
- Collaborate within the Automation team across sites to balance standardization (where appropriate) with local solutions to meet local needs.
- Partner with Lab and Site Operations teams, scientific leaders, and external vendors to coordinate repairs, lab installation readiness, and lifecycle management planning.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering or Biological Sciences with 5+ years of experience in one or more of: high throughput screening, sample management, protein sciences, protein engineering and/or cell culture.
- Advanced understanding of laboratory automation, key standardized instrumentation (e.g., Lynx, PHERAstar, WELLJET, F.A.S.T., I.DOT), and automation scheduling software (e.g., Momentum, Cellario).
- Hands-on experience calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory automation, computer systems, and stand-alone instruments.
- Automation engineering experience with computational coding (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, C#/.NET, MATLAB) and diagnosing/repairing software and hardware failures.
- Experience working in diverse, multi-disciplined, matrix and multi-site environments; ability to manage multiple priorities and be self-directed.
- Excellent interpersonal/relationship management skills with strong customer focus.
- Strong organizational approach and attention to detail; excellent written and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP)
- Financial well-being and protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, travel protection, personal liability, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support)
- Paid time off (including flexible time off and national holidays; plus additional eligibility-based time off)
Compensation Overview:
- San Diego, CA: $118,750–$143,901 (full-time range)
Application instructions:
- If the role interests you but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, you are encouraged to apply anyway.
- Develop automation solutions with scientific stakeholders and vendors: design, deliver, install, test, and move technologies to production mode, including biological validation.
- Diagnose hardware and software faults for laboratory automation, computer systems, and stand-alone instruments; perform hands-on troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations.
- Perform advanced automation scheduler programming/scripting and coding for data movement to LIMS and ELN systems.
- Collaborate within the Automation team across sites to balance standardization (where appropriate) with local solutions to meet local needs.
- Partner with Lab and Site Operations teams, scientific leaders, and external vendors to coordinate repairs, lab installation readiness, and lifecycle management planning.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering or Biological Sciences with 5+ years of experience in one or more of: high throughput screening, sample management, protein sciences, protein engineering and/or cell culture.
- Advanced understanding of laboratory automation, key standardized instrumentation (e.g., Lynx, PHERAstar, WELLJET, F.A.S.T., I.DOT), and automation scheduling software (e.g., Momentum, Cellario).
- Hands-on experience calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory automation, computer systems, and stand-alone instruments.
- Automation engineering experience with computational coding (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, C#/.NET, MATLAB) and diagnosing/repairing software and hardware failures.
- Experience working in diverse, multi-disciplined, matrix and multi-site environments; ability to manage multiple priorities and be self-directed.
- Excellent interpersonal/relationship management skills with strong customer focus.
- Strong organizational approach and attention to detail; excellent written and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP)
- Financial well-being and protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, travel protection, personal liability, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support)
- Paid time off (including flexible time off and national holidays; plus additional eligibility-based time off)
Compensation Overview:
- San Diego, CA: $118,750–$143,901 (full-time range)
Application instructions:
- If the role interests you but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, you are encouraged to apply anyway.