Scientist, Research Scientist, Medical Science

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more:

• Responsible for the design and synthesis of novel PET radioligands as non-invasive biomarkers needed within the drug discovery and development process in several disease areas including neuroscience, neurodegenerative disorders, oncology, immunology and fibrosis.
• Apply modern techniques in organic chemistry, PET radiochemistry and utilize current medicinal chemistry practices to go wherever the science leads to solve relevant problems.
• Expected to integrate well as part of a multidisciplinary drug and PET ligand discovery team.
• The position will involve working independently and alongside senior team members to gain experience and knowledge in the areas of PET synthesis, imaging and medicinal chemistry.
• The position will involve daily work with high-energy PET isotopes using state-of-the-art containment and remote synthesis facilities.

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry with 0-5 years of additional related research experience.
• Must have basic experience in PET radiochemistry designing and executing radio chemical syntheses, using any of the common PET isotopes including 11C, 18F, 68
  
  Ga, 64
  
  Cu and/or 89
  
  Zr.
• Expertise in the purification and characterization of PET radio labeled compounds using modern remote controlled synthesis units and Chromatography, NMR, and LC/MS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a thorough understanding of synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms are required.
• Good oral/written communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment are required.

Princeton - NJ - US: $113,120 - $137,072

• 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.

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.