**Working with Us** Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . BMS encompasses a broad range of disciplines to enable a robust pipeline of drug candidates aimed at serious diseases. Chemistry is a core capability in Small Molecule & Drug Discovery with innovative scientists working in medicinal chemistry, radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, and large-scale synthesis. Within SMDD our Lead Discovery and Optimization (LDO) team is responsible for high throughput screening, compound storage and distribution, primary assays to support discovery programs, and compound profiling to explore drug liabilities in vitro. LDO scientists discover and adopt cutting edge assay technologies that utilize state-of-the-art automation to drive speed and efficiency. Our Molecular Structure and Design team embraces novel approaches to computer-aided drug design, machine learning, and structural biology. The integration of these disciplines provides a seamless and highly interactive environment for discovery scientists to learn, develop, and innovate. Working in partnership with our disease area experts in the Thematic Research Centers provides an exciting pathway to discover and deliver medicines to patients in need. This individual will be responsible for providing automation and technology support for a team engaged in non-GLP, high-throughput purification at Bristol Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, NJ. He or she will be a member of the team focused on centralized, high-throughput purification utilizing reverse phase and supercritical fluid chromatography that relies on close coordination of scientists, instruments, automation, and bespoke software. Through the identification and successful implementation of continuous improvement projects including infrastructure improvements, IT and process improvements, obsolescence de-risking, and quality improvements, the individual will be expected to influence the tactical plans and strategies for separation science at multiple research sites within BMS. He or she will also ensure operational support of a fleet of liquid handlers, robotics, and analytical and preparative LCMS and SFCMS instruments used by the purification team across multiple geographies. The candidate will work with other team members and a group of on-site functional service providers to ensure that the infrastructure is fully operational. The candidate will also interface with IT teams, OEM engineers and technicians, and fabrication specialists to accomplish lab and instrument enhancements and trouble shoot and remedy challenges in the lab environment. Expected competencies include : + Strong written and oral communication skills + The successful candidate must be able to work independently and matrix across teams. + Must have a proven record of accomplishment in successful project execution. + The candidate will have demonstrated problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting workflows and processes, instruments, and data management issues. + Experience in automation, particularly lab automation, computer programming (one or more common or instrument-specific languages), data visualization, and/or process optimization are highly desired. Basic qualifications : Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of academic/industry experience Or Master's Degree with 3+ years of academic/industry experience Or PhD in Chemistry and no years of experience Preferred qualifications: + Master's Degree with 3+ years of academic/industry experience or PhD with no experience required. + Experience in a high throughput environment managing large numbers of samples and associated data. + Experience in analysis and purification of small molecules and/or peptides by reverse phase HPLC and SFC, in mass spectrometry, and/or experience in organic and medicinal chemistry is a plus. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. **Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers** With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. **On-site Protocol** BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1583902 **Updated:** 2024-09-17 04:22:40.949 UTC **Location:** Princeton-NJ Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.