Associate Scientist, Biomarker Assays, Translational Research, Protein Homeostasis TRC

The Associate Scientist will contribute to the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center (PH TRC), focusing on advancing protein degradation and homeostasis strategies into early clinical development. This role is integral to translational research efforts supporting Phase 1 studies, where timely and accurate biomarker data informs dose selection and proof-of-mechanism.

Requirements

• Biospecimen Management: Process and manage clinical and preclinical samples, including receipt, labeling, storage, chain of custody, and shipment coordination, with meticulous documentation to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Quality Compliance: Maintain adherence to laboratory quality standards and internal Quality Management System (QMS Level 2), including instrument calibration and preventive maintenance, reagent/batch traceability, and audit-ready records.
• Data Integrity: Capture and curate sample and assay data in LIMS/ELN systems (e.g., Labmatrix, Polaris), ensuring data integrity, version control, and full traceability of analysis outputs.
• Cross-Site Collaboration: Coordinate with global and cross-site teams for sample logistics, timelines, and data reviews; proactively communicate status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance compliance, and maintain high standards for reproducibility and data quality in translational research.

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