Senior Associate Scientist - San Diego CA

Job Description

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The Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center at BMS is a fundamental Oncology research engine delivering oncology and hematology therapeutics to patients. The TRC has a major focus on exploiting BMS' expertise in protein degradation to discover and develop therapies aimed at tumor intrinsic vulnerabilities and mechanisms of resistance to existing cancer therapeutics. This focus on protein degradation allows us to attack protein classes that were previously deemed undruggable.

Position Responsibilities

In the role as a Sr Associate Scientist within Molecular Pharmacology group, the ideal candidate:

Develop and execute a range of assays to support structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies

Design and implement biochemical and cell-based assays to enable target validation and mechanism-of-action (MOA) investigations

Analyze, interpret, and present data in team meetings and potentially cross-functional forums

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive project progress and achieve program objectives

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Experience =

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:

Technical and Scientific Experience

Advanced cell culture skills with hands-on experience in cell engineering and gene editing, including CRISPR, RNAi, gene over-expression, and lentiviral transduction

Expertise in cell-based assays and high-throughput screening (HTS), including cell proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis, 3D sphere formation, and senescence

Experience with molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry techniques, such as qPCR, immunofluorescence, Western blot, ELISA, MSD, and FACS

Experience in MOA studies using integrative multi-omic approaches, including preparation of samples for proteomic, transcriptomic, and chromatin-binding studies

Familiarity with key aspects of SAR support using a variety of biological assays

Proven publication record as a major contributor or author is a plus

Ability to design, plan, and execute scientific experiments with moderate supervision

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory procedures and execute bench experiments

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including MS Office and Graph Pad Prism

Professional Skills and Work Requirements

Highly motivated, innovative, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment

Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Ability to deliver high-quality data in a timely and well-organized manner

Flexibility to support business needs, including occasional weekend work, early starts, late end times, and learning new skill sets and techniques

This position requires primarily on-site presence

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Compensation Overview:

San Diego - CA - US: $100,480 - $121,756