On the Microanalytical/Microscopy and Spectroscopy team at Bristol Myers Squibb, you'll conduct microanalytical investigations to physically and chemically characterize and identify materials related to cell therapy products, including unknown components, foreign matter, reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products. You will apply a range of analytical techniques (e.g., UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, wet chemistry) to support cell-therapy product characterization, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and assess defective materials and foreign matter. You will also support daily lab operations, provide timely technical support, interface with Facilities and EHS, and document all work through comprehensive technical reports.
Commitments
This is a contract assignment through ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to Bristol Myers Squibb, with starting hourly compensation subject to change and no guarantee of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., consent to a background check evaluated under applicable Fair Chance laws, and understand that findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer, that false information may disqualify them, and that any eventual offer of employment will be at will. ASK Consulting commits to using applicant information solely for recruitment purposes and to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act and other relevant data privacy laws.
Responsibilities
Microanalytical investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related cell therapy products.
This includes characterization of unknown components or foreign matter, and/or the specialized analysis of reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products.
Supporting day to day activities in the Microscopy and Spectroscopy lab including but not limited to, replenishment of lab supplies, analysis request distribution, interfacing with Facilities and EHS.
Application of a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as, microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry.
Application of spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize cell-therapy based drug products and intermediates.
Provide timely and efficient technical support.
Write comprehensive technical reports to document all analytical improvement or investigation projects.
Perform laboratory work to support defective material and foreign matter assessments
Perform analytical troubleshooting to solve manufacturing-related problems.
Commitments
This posting is for a contract assignment with ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to Bristol Myer-Squibb .The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change.California Applicant NoticeASK Consulting is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (?CPRA?), effective January 1, 2023, as well as all relevant data privacy laws in the jurisdictions where we recruit and hire.If you are selected for a position at, ASK Consulting, your offer is contingent upon successfully meeting several requirements, which may include a criminal background check.In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local ?Fair Chan ce? ordinances and laws?such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA)?we consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.The background check will evaluate whether any criminal history could reasonably pose a direct, negative impact on job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or overall suitability for the role.Findings that raise concerns may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.ASK Consulting will use this information solely to facilitate the recruitment process.This posting does not constitute an offer of employment.All applicants seeking positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Submitting intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may disqualify you from consideration.Any eventual offer of employment will be considered ?at will,? regardless of the expected assignment duration.
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Requirements
Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR
Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable.
GMP regulations, investigations (particulate and foreign matter).
Excellent scientific, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Has high level of initiative, requires minimal direction/oversight.
Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.
Master in chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 2 years of experience
Bachelors in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of experience
Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes)
Preferred Skills
Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR
Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable.
Knowledge of protein / cell chemistry related to structure and function is a plus.
Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.
Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes)
Education
(Not required)
– Education
(Not required)
– Master in chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 2 years of experience
(Not required)
– Bachelors in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of experience
Summary The Associate scientist role will be responsible for investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials such as unknown components or foreign matter in manufacturing processes for cell therapy products. The role will also have responsibilities for investigating defective materials including but not limited to filters, single-use bioprocess containers, tubing, and polymeric fittings. Requirements
Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable. Knowledge of protein / cell chemistry related to structure and function is a plus. GMP regulations, investigations (particulate and foreign matter). "Bench" experience in forensics investigational work or analytical chemistry preferred. Excellent scientific, analytical, and troubleshooting skills Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Has high level of initiative, requires minimal direction/oversight. Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations. Education
Master in chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 2 years of experience Bachelors in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of experience Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes) Duties
Microanalytical investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related cell therapy products. This includes characterization of unknown components or foreign matter, and/or the specialized analysis of reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products. Supporting day to day activities in the Microscopy and Spectroscopy lab including but not limited to, replenishment of lab supplies, analysis request distribution, interfacing with Facilities and EHS. Application of a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as, microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry. Application of spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize cell-therapy based drug products and intermediates. Provide timely and efficient technical support. Write comprehensive technical reports to document all analytical improvement or investigation projects. Perform laboratory work to support defective material and foreign matter assessments Perform analytical troubleshooting to solve manufacturing-related problems. This posting is for a contract assignment with ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to Bristol Myer-Squibb . The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is the following range ($ 45 -$ 49.08/hr). While the final, individual compensation and any available benefits will be determined by your employer of record ASK Staffing, Inc (and not BMS), factors that will be included in making the final determination may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location where the job is performed. The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change. 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Bristol Myers Squibb
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Summit, NJ