Bristol Myers Squibb · 1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Assay and Data Automation
Warren, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions for analytical methods supporting cell therapy programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Independently design, develop and implement partial and integrated automation platforms for bio-analytical methods that are performed in GMP and non-GMP labs
Effectively communicate experimental results to influence program decisions and support regulatory filing strategies
Partner with external integration vendors to establish end-to-end integrated analytical automation platforms
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure automation designs and development meet the business goals and needs
Support all functions related to automation technical transfer into GMP lab, including documentation associated with requirements gathering, development, IQ, OQ, and method validation
Optimize automated systems, expand capabilities, and support technical investigations
Lead automated method qualification and operator training activities
Work with automation team members to support or maintain automated systems as needed
Develop and maintain documentation related to automated analytical methods and technologies
Provide technical support to end-users and stakeholders
Train and mentor other team members on automation technologies
Collaborate effectively across functional groups
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in engineering discipline with 8+ years of integrated automation experience
Demonstrated experience as an automation developer in automated liquid handlers associated software (e.g. Hamilton and Venus software), end-to-end assay automation workflows, and integrated automation systems
Proven track record in developing and implementing automated laboratory workflows and high-throughput methods within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including systems configuration, liquid handling, and method programming
Experience designing, programming, operating, and troubleshooting end-to-end integrated automation systems including lab orchestration scheduler software (e.g. HighRes BioSolutions systems and Cellario platform)
Ability to identify/understand sophisticated customer needs and develop automated solutions for laboratory workflows
Experience leading evaluation and implementation of new and novel technologies
Experience migrating bench techniques to hands-free automated systems is required
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective professional relations across all organizational levels in both GMP and non-GMP environment
Flexibility and eagerness to learn new techniques and skills, with the ability to interface across multiple departments
Possess a strong sense of urgency and ownership
Preferred
Experience with various programming languages, such as Python, Visual Basic, C, C++, etc
Experience in analytical method development is highly desirable
Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for bio-pharmaceutical industry and GMP compliance
Benefits
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.
Paid Time Off
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
Additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$29.32BKey Investors
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2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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