Research Associate, Gene Engineering and Delivery

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• B.S./B.A. degree in a scientific discipline and 2+ years of hands‑on experience in 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

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays