Senior Scientist, Drug Product Analytical Science (ASAT), Cell Therapy
Bristol Myers Squibb
July 02, 2026
On-site
Seattle, WA
Operations
Position Summary:
Senior Scientist (Cell Therapy product portfolio), technical expert performing hands-on laboratory experiments in support of QC analytical methods.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide bioassay, flow cytometry and/or molecular biology analytical expertise for QC investigations; support root-cause, CAPA, method remediations, and bench studies.
- Independently design, plan, and execute experiments; analyze and document data; develop/optimize laboratory methods and protocols.
- Present findings/progress; support internal technical reports/presentations.
- Support commercial method transfer and method validation in compliance with global regulatory requirements.
- Steer bioassay/flow cytometry/molecular methods in Cell Therapy Quality; implement method lifecycle/maintenance programs.
- Author/revise/review technical documents (test methods, SOPs, trend/investigation reports).
- Lead project work, deviations/investigations, and continuous improvement.
- Support analytical sections of regulatory submissions; respond to health authority questions; act as method validation/transfer expert during inspections.
- Partner on development/qualification studies and reagent selection/characterization; represent function on cross-functional teams.
- Train/mentor on relevant techniques; champion a collaborative quality culture.
Reporting Relationship:
Cell Therapy Global Quality Analytical Sciences and Technology (ASAT) management.
Qualifications (Required/Preferred):
- Bachelor’s in relevant scientific discipline (Advanced degree preferred).
- 8+ years relevant analytical experience (regulated environment, cellular therapy/gene therapy preferred).
- Expertise in bioassays (potency, reporter gene, cell counting), flow cytometry (instrument platforms, standardization, multiparameter, antibody titration), and molecular methods (lentiviral/AAV and gene delivery).
- Hands-on lab experience; cGMP QC experience.
- Analytical method lifecycle experience (transfer/validation/maintenance) and training/instrument standardization.
- Knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH/USP/EP guidelines for viral vectors/cell therapies/vaccines/biologics.
- Strong technical writing (SOPs, method validation protocols/reports) and communication.
- Travel to other BMS/partner sites required.
Compensation/Benefits (explicit):
- Seattle, WA: $117,150–$141,955; Summit West, NJ: $106,500–$129,049.
- Health coverage; wellbeing programs; 401(k), disability, life insurance, and other listed protections.
- Paid time off and, by eligibility, additional time off (including Global Shutdown).
Application instructions:
- If you’re interested but don’t perfectly match, apply anyway.
Senior Scientist (Cell Therapy product portfolio), technical expert performing hands-on laboratory experiments in support of QC analytical methods.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide bioassay, flow cytometry and/or molecular biology analytical expertise for QC investigations; support root-cause, CAPA, method remediations, and bench studies.
- Independently design, plan, and execute experiments; analyze and document data; develop/optimize laboratory methods and protocols.
- Present findings/progress; support internal technical reports/presentations.
- Support commercial method transfer and method validation in compliance with global regulatory requirements.
- Steer bioassay/flow cytometry/molecular methods in Cell Therapy Quality; implement method lifecycle/maintenance programs.
- Author/revise/review technical documents (test methods, SOPs, trend/investigation reports).
- Lead project work, deviations/investigations, and continuous improvement.
- Support analytical sections of regulatory submissions; respond to health authority questions; act as method validation/transfer expert during inspections.
- Partner on development/qualification studies and reagent selection/characterization; represent function on cross-functional teams.
- Train/mentor on relevant techniques; champion a collaborative quality culture.
Reporting Relationship:
Cell Therapy Global Quality Analytical Sciences and Technology (ASAT) management.
Qualifications (Required/Preferred):
- Bachelor’s in relevant scientific discipline (Advanced degree preferred).
- 8+ years relevant analytical experience (regulated environment, cellular therapy/gene therapy preferred).
- Expertise in bioassays (potency, reporter gene, cell counting), flow cytometry (instrument platforms, standardization, multiparameter, antibody titration), and molecular methods (lentiviral/AAV and gene delivery).
- Hands-on lab experience; cGMP QC experience.
- Analytical method lifecycle experience (transfer/validation/maintenance) and training/instrument standardization.
- Knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH/USP/EP guidelines for viral vectors/cell therapies/vaccines/biologics.
- Strong technical writing (SOPs, method validation protocols/reports) and communication.
- Travel to other BMS/partner sites required.
Compensation/Benefits (explicit):
- Seattle, WA: $117,150–$141,955; Summit West, NJ: $106,500–$129,049.
- Health coverage; wellbeing programs; 401(k), disability, life insurance, and other listed protections.
- Paid time off and, by eligibility, additional time off (including Global Shutdown).
Application instructions:
- If you’re interested but don’t perfectly match, apply anyway.