Bristol Myers Squibb
Associate Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology
Bristol Myers Squibb, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Associate Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology
Location:
San Diego, CA, United States.
Position Summary We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist with broad experience in pharmacology and drug discovery for both small and large molecules. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, taking responsibility for experiment design, planning, and execution. Key duties include interpreting and presenting in vivo data, conducting sample and endpoint analyses (ELISA, Western blot, Jess, qPCR, IHC), and preparing protocols and reports. The role requires independent work, technical expertise, and contributions to project decisions. Strong communication, self‑motivation, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.
Position Responsibilities
Develop disease models for oncology and immune‑oncology.
Independently design and execute in vivo efficacy and PK/PD experiments to identify drug candidates.
Analyze and interpret data accurately, reporting findings to supervisors and colleagues.
Troubleshoot routine issues and recommend solutions.
Evaluate endpoints from in vivo studies using Western blots, mesoScale, qPCR, etc.
Write precise protocols and technical reports.
Present data to multidisciplinary discovery teams.
Collaborate with cross‑functional team members.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
2+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of academic and/or industry experience with oncology models.
Experience in mammalian cell culture.
Experience in the development of syngeneic and xenograft cancer models.
Proficient in animal handling, dosing (PO, IP, IV, SC), tumor cell inoculation, data collection and analysis.
Hands‑on experience in small animal surgeries, necropsy and tissue and blood collection.
Hands‑on experience in evaluating small molecules in animal models.
Experience with small animal imaging modalities (e.g., Xenogen, ultrasound, etc.) is a plus.
Skilled in Western blots, ELISA, MesoScale, IHC, flow cytometry, RNA/DNA extraction, and PCR.
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and Studylog.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Detail‑oriented, focused, and able to deliver high‑quality data efficiently.
Compensation Overview San Diego, CA – US $93,230 - $112,970 (annual base). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available.
Benefits Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care; wellbeing support; employee assistance programs; 401(k); disability, life insurance; paid national holidays, optional holidays, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, volunteer days, sick time, summer hours flexibility; parental, caregiver, bereavement, military leave; family care services; tuition reimbursement and recognition program.
Equal Employment Opportunity BMS is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process and reasonable accommodations. Applicants may request accommodations prior to accepting a job offer. For more information visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility.
Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application process. Learn more at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
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San Diego, CA, United States.
Position Summary We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist with broad experience in pharmacology and drug discovery for both small and large molecules. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, taking responsibility for experiment design, planning, and execution. Key duties include interpreting and presenting in vivo data, conducting sample and endpoint analyses (ELISA, Western blot, Jess, qPCR, IHC), and preparing protocols and reports. The role requires independent work, technical expertise, and contributions to project decisions. Strong communication, self‑motivation, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.
Position Responsibilities
Develop disease models for oncology and immune‑oncology.
Independently design and execute in vivo efficacy and PK/PD experiments to identify drug candidates.
Analyze and interpret data accurately, reporting findings to supervisors and colleagues.
Troubleshoot routine issues and recommend solutions.
Evaluate endpoints from in vivo studies using Western blots, mesoScale, qPCR, etc.
Write precise protocols and technical reports.
Present data to multidisciplinary discovery teams.
Collaborate with cross‑functional team members.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
2+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of academic and/or industry experience with oncology models.
Experience in mammalian cell culture.
Experience in the development of syngeneic and xenograft cancer models.
Proficient in animal handling, dosing (PO, IP, IV, SC), tumor cell inoculation, data collection and analysis.
Hands‑on experience in small animal surgeries, necropsy and tissue and blood collection.
Hands‑on experience in evaluating small molecules in animal models.
Experience with small animal imaging modalities (e.g., Xenogen, ultrasound, etc.) is a plus.
Skilled in Western blots, ELISA, MesoScale, IHC, flow cytometry, RNA/DNA extraction, and PCR.
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and Studylog.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Detail‑oriented, focused, and able to deliver high‑quality data efficiently.
Compensation Overview San Diego, CA – US $93,230 - $112,970 (annual base). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available.
Benefits Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care; wellbeing support; employee assistance programs; 401(k); disability, life insurance; paid national holidays, optional holidays, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, volunteer days, sick time, summer hours flexibility; parental, caregiver, bereavement, military leave; family care services; tuition reimbursement and recognition program.
Equal Employment Opportunity BMS is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process and reasonable accommodations. Applicants may request accommodations prior to accepting a job offer. For more information visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility.
Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application process. Learn more at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
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