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The Associate Scientist – Downstream in Manufacturing Sciences & Technology supports the commercial manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals in the area of purification and primary recovery. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to a highly technical, diverse, and collaborative team of scientists and engineers. MS&T scientists and engineers contribute to cross-functional teams to meet highly visible business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to interface with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Analytical, and Global Regulatory Sciences groups.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execution of protocols to solve process-related manufacturing investigations and enable the technology transfer of new processes to large-scale manufacturing through the use of laboratory and pilot scale-down models in protein chromatography, viral inactivation, viral filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, membrane filtration, depth filtration, and centrifugation.
• Operation, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment; preparation of buffers and reagents.
• Documentation of experimental data and results, data verification, interpretation of data with respect to the laboratory protocol and the manufacturing process, and preparation of final reports to summarize the findings.
• Evaluation of new process technologies.
• Appropriate GLP/GMP procedures must be followed.

Qualifications:

• MSc or BSc in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field with 0–4 or 2–6 years, respectively, of relevant industrial and/or academic experience.
• Knowledge of protein purification, protein stability, and demonstrated experimental skills for laboratory work are required.
• Experience with AKTA purification and ultrafiltration/diafiltration operations is helpful.
• Critical qualities include a high degree of initiative, good verbal and written communication skills, strong scientific skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team environment.

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Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

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