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Washington is one of the strongest states for biotech and pharma Green Card sponsorship, anchored by major employers like Novo Nordisk, Bristol Myers Squibb, and a dense cluster of life sciences companies across the Seattle-Bellevue corridor and Bothell's biotech hub. Researchers, regulatory specialists, and clinical professionals make up the core of sponsored roles here.
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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.
Position Summary:
The Associate Scientist will join the Automation Process Development team and support the development and qualification of scale down models for automated cell manufacturing suits (AMS) with focus on transduction process development. The role involves hands-on execution of experiments, including lentiviral vector titration and the development of bioreactor/automated processing system scale down models. The successful candidates will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to advance process understanding and support technology transfer activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and qualify scale down models for bioreactor and automated cell processing systems, simulating large-scale manufacturing conditions.
- Perform lentiviral vector titration assays to determine viral particle concentration and support process development activities.
- Prepare cell culture media, reagents, and samples for experimental procedures.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used in cell therapy process development.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, document results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with team members to design experiments, share findings, and support project goals.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in accordance with BMS policies and regulatory requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
- MS or BS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field with relevant industry experience preferably in cell therapy, gene therapy, or bioprocess development (BS with 1+ years)
- Hands-on experience with cell culture, viral vector handling, and bioreactor and/or automated processing systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting study protocols and reports.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing, qualifying, and utilizing scale-down models for process development.
- Knowledge of GxP regulations and regulatory requirements for cell therapy manufacturing is a plus.
- Proven experience designing DOE and high-throughput process screening studies.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Seattle - WA: $88,430 - $107,151
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- 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.
Work-life benefits include:
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
Based on eligibility*, 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.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1600927: Associate Scientist, Automation Process Development
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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.
Position Summary:
The Associate Scientist will join the Automation Process Development team and support the development and qualification of scale down models for automated cell manufacturing suits (AMS) with focus on transduction process development. The role involves hands-on execution of experiments, including lentiviral vector titration and the development of bioreactor/automated processing system scale down models. The successful candidates will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to advance process understanding and support technology transfer activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and qualify scale down models for bioreactor and automated cell processing systems, simulating large-scale manufacturing conditions.
- Perform lentiviral vector titration assays to determine viral particle concentration and support process development activities.
- Prepare cell culture media, reagents, and samples for experimental procedures.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used in cell therapy process development.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, document results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with team members to design experiments, share findings, and support project goals.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in accordance with BMS policies and regulatory requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
- MS or BS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field with relevant industry experience preferably in cell therapy, gene therapy, or bioprocess development (BS with 1+ years)
- Hands-on experience with cell culture, viral vector handling, and bioreactor and/or automated processing systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting study protocols and reports.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing, qualifying, and utilizing scale-down models for process development.
- Knowledge of GxP regulations and regulatory requirements for cell therapy manufacturing is a plus.
- Proven experience designing DOE and high-throughput process screening studies.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Seattle - WA: $88,430 - $107,151
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- 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.
Work-life benefits include:
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
Based on eligibility*, 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.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1600927: Associate Scientist, Automation Process Development
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Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor Green Card visas in Washington?
Washington-based biotech and pharma employers with documented Green Card sponsorship histories include Novo Nordisk, Bristol Myers Squibb, Seagen (now part of Pfizer), and a range of mid-sized biopharma companies concentrated in the Seattle metro and Bothell corridor. Larger organizations with established immigration programs are more likely to have structured PERM and EB-2/EB-3 sponsorship processes in place.
Which cities in Washington have the most biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Bothell account for the majority of biotech and pharma Green Card sponsorship activity in Washington. Bothell in particular hosts a high concentration of life sciences manufacturing and clinical operations companies. Bellevue and Kirkland also have relevant employer presence. The broader Seattle metro area is where most sponsored research, regulatory, and commercial roles are located.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that commonly qualify include research scientists, bioinformaticians, process development engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical research associates, and quality assurance managers. These positions generally require a bachelor's or advanced degree in a life sciences or engineering field, which aligns with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship categories. Roles with highly specialized skills or advanced degrees may qualify for EB-2 NIW consideration.
How do I find biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type and industry, so you can search directly for biotech and pharma roles in Washington where employers are open to Green Card sponsorship. This removes the guesswork of contacting companies individually. Washington's life sciences sector is active, and filtering by sponsorship type on Migrate Mate gives you a targeted list of relevant openings.
Are there state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in Washington's biotech sector?
Washington does not have a state-level immigration program, so Green Card sponsorship follows standard federal PERM, EB-2, and EB-3 processes. One relevant factor is Washington's concentration of established biotech employers, many of which have in-house immigration counsel or preferred law firm relationships, making them more capable of managing multi-year sponsorship processes. Candidates should confirm sponsorship intent directly with each employer before accepting a role.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card biotech & pharma jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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