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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate Scientist with oncology drug discovery and development experience to join the Immunology and Stromal Biology team as part of the Cancer Immunology Thematic Research Center. The individual will help drive drug discovery programs from target identification, lead optimization and, ultimately, toward clinical proof of concept in patients. The individual will be involved in design, execution, and analysis of in vitro assays and in vivo efficacy studies in mouse tumor models. The individual will also perform functional assays to screen and characterize therapeutic candidates of both large and small molecule formats. The successful candidate will bring extensive knowledge in immunology to the team.

* Please note, this position will be located in Brisbane, CA, but will start off in Redwood City, CA *

Position Responsibilities

In the role as a Senior Associate Scientist within Immunology and Stromal Biology team , the ideal candidate will:

• Design and execute experiments to support drug discovery programs

• Perform immunoassays from in vitro co-culture and ex vivo tumor samples using multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD and Incucyte

• Develop and perform assays to characterize activity of candidate therapeutics

• Work in a collaborative team environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 4+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master's Degree

• 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in immunology or related fields.

• Extensive experience with multi-color flow cytometry and data analysis software for immune cell profiling is required.

• Experience in isolation, characterization and functional assessment of murine tumor samples and human tissue samples and blood is required.

• Industry experience in flow cytometry-based screening of therapeutic candidates is a plus.

• Ability to interpret and summarize scientific data in a clear and concise manner.

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, and record-keeping skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative research environment.

• Flexibility and interest in learning new techniques and skills in accordance with the research program needs.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $83,000 to $114,400 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the

job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

*LI -Onsite

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On-site Protocol

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1583332

Updated: 2024-07-14 01:48:51.689 UTC

Location: Redwood City-CA

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