Senior Associate Scientist, Translational Research, Oncology
Position Summary: This bench‐facing research role focuses on in‐vitro techniques supporting translational biomarker work, indications, and assay development for oncology therapeutics. A keen interest in protein turnover and stability is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct laboratory research supporting translational experiments in preclinical and early‐phase clinical trials.
* Participate in cross‐site, cross‐functional, geographically diverse teams.
* Collaborate with translational scientists on cell‐based, in‐vivo, and clinical trial assays, samples, and data.
* Help select, validate, and deploy novel clinical‐stage assays and analyze data to accelerate development and reveal disease biology.
* Execute experiments to test hypotheses from clinical observations in preclinical models.
* Review scientific papers and protocols and apply them to project needs.
* Assist in collaborative projects with academic and commercial research groups worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline with 4+ years of academic/industry experience.
* OR Master's Degree with 2+ years of academic/industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* B.S. with 5+ years of work experience or M.S. with 3+ years, preferably in industry and cancer biology.
* Hands‐on experience with in‐vitro cellular and biochemical assays, including 2D/3D cell culture, co‐cultures, transfections, shRNA, CRISPR, CTG, IncuCyte, xenografts, qPCR, Nanostring, Westerns, ELISAs, Flow Cytometry, IP, HCS, IHC, fluorescent microscopy.
* Familiarity with next‐generation sequencing (RNA‐seq, whole exome/genome, ChIP‐seq).
* Strong experimental design, execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and knowledge of assay design, creation, and validation.
* Data mining proficiency with public and internal databases such as UCSC genome browser, DepMap, cBio.
* Proficiency with GraphPad, E‐notebook, Microsoft Office, FlowJo for data analyses and figure generation.
* Excellent organizational, record‐keeping, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‐paced team environment.
* Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards change.
Experience
* Hands‐on experience with cellular and biochemical assays, including 2D/3D culture, co‐cultures, transfections, CRISPR, CTG, IncuCyte, xenografts, qPCR, Nanostring, Westerns, ELISAs, Flow Cytometry, IP, HCS, IHC, fluorescence microscopy.
* Familiarity with RNA‐seq, whole exome/genome sequencing, ChIP‐seq.
* Data analysis and troubleshooting in complex experimental settings.
Compensation Overview
Brisbane, CA (United States): $107,240 - $129,945 per year (full‐time, FTE).
Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Final pay is determined by demonstrated experience.
Benefits
* Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
* Well‐being Support: BMS Well‐Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs.
* Financial Well‐being and Protection: 401(k) plan, disability insurance, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
For more on benefits, see https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BMS is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://careers.bms.com/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.
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