Research Associate, Gene Engineering and Delivery

Overview

The Gene Engineering and Delivery team in the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center is seeking a highly motivated scientist to advance next-generation cancer immunotherapies through molecular design, viral vector engineering, and gene delivery innovation. This role will focus on designing, cloning, characterizing, and producing vector constructs that enable development of CAR T cell therapies. The ideal candidate brings strong molecular biology skills, hands-on cell culture experience, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced research environment.

• Execute molecular design and cloning of complex DNA constructs for cell therapy applications.
• Demonstrate competency in mammalian cell culture, transfection, and transduction of primary T cells.
• Execute molecular engineering designs and assays that support gene delivery and viral vector characterization.
• Produce viral vectors to enable gene delivery workflows and experimental evaluation.

• Design and clone DNA constructs to support CAR T cell therapy development.
• Culture mammalian cell lines for viral vector production, assessment, and gene delivery applications.
• Set up and run molecular characterization and cellular assays to evaluate viral vector performance.
• Execute viral vector production and characterization protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to assess the technical feasibility of novel gene delivery methods.
• Process and analyze data, review results, and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Maintain accurate, detailed electronic laboratory notebook records and supporting documentation.
• Summarize and present data in group meetings and written reports.
• Work cross-functionally to execute and improve experiments and assay performance.

• Basic Qualifications
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience
  : 2+ years of hands-on experience in a relevant field of research
• Strong molecular biology skills, including molecular assay development, molecular design and cloning of complex DNA constructs, PCR, RT-PCR, and mRNA and DNA preparation.
• Experience with tissue culture techniques, including transfection of mammalian cell lines and transduction of T cells.
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to design and execute experiments with supervision.
• Outstanding written, visual, and oral communication skills.

Seattle - WA: $76,270 - $92,422. The starting compensation range is listed above for a full-time employee (FTE). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation will be based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits varies by job and location. For more on benefits, please visit the careers site. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of applicable plans and may require enrollment.

Our benefits include:
Health Coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision), wellbeing programs, financial well-being and protection (401(k), disability, life, etc.), and work-life benefits (paid time off, holidays, etc.).

On-site Protocol: BMS occupancy structure may require 100% onsite shifts or a hybrid model with at least 50% onsite, depending on role. Field-based and remote roles require travel as part of the job function.

Equal Employment Opportunity: BMS provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment and employment. Data privacy and candidate rights information is available on the company site. If you require accommodations in completing this application, contact

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