Associate Scientist - Pilot Plant (Devens, MA)Pilot Plant Network and External ManufacturingThe Associate Scientist position will be part of the Pilot Plant and is responsible for scale-up and execution of upstream or downstream processes within Biologics Development's program portfolio. This role will work closely with Process Development and manufacturing teams within the BMS network to deliver robust, scalable, and economical processes for clinical and commercial supply. This position will report to the Manager of the Pilot Plant and will be based in Devens, MA.
Key Responsibilities- Responsible for execution of non-GMP Pilot Scale Lab Operations in accordance with established work instructions and SOPs.
- Adherence to safety during execution and maintenance of a safe work environment
- Operations may include (but not limited to) wave and bioreactor setup and execution, chromatography and filtration setup and execution, sample submission, media/buffer preparation, and run monitoring/troubleshooting
- Prepare/review technical documents including campaign summary reports, batch records, and SOPs.
- Introduce, evaluate, and implement innovative new process technologies
- Participate in cross-functional teams to support process investigations, process development, scale-up, and tech transfer to clinical and commercial manufacturing
- Track performance of Scale-up data against bench-scale to aid Process Development teams in the development of scale-down models
- Support digital and automation initiatives within the department
Qualifications• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related biologics fields
• Work experience requirements: 2-4 years of industry experience in Process Development, Pilot Operations, GMP manufacturing or related field
• Strong knowledge of upstream process development and unit operations, including cell culture, mammalian bioreactors, and harvest; or downstream process development and unit operations, including chromatography, and filtration is preferred
• Prior experience with single-use manufacturing and automation is a plus. Working knowledge of cGMP is a plus
• Knowledge of automation, statistics, design of experiment, and data analysisis a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:Devens - MA - US: $89,330 - $108,243
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We WorkWhere you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
