Bristol Myers Squibb Hiring for Scientist at San Diego, California Full Time

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

We are seeking a talented and efficient Scientist in Sequencing Research and Genomics group. The position is located in San Diego. The successful candidate should have strong skills of developing and delivering high quality, high volume informatics operations with a solid understanding of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) operations. The candidate will be expected to interact with other teams such as Computational Genomics team, IT, data managers, Bioinformaticians and Biology Scientists from various Thematic Research Centers (TRC’s) and Support Groups. The scope of work will involve working with internal project stakeholders as well as external NGS vendors ensuring accurate and timely data delivery. An outstanding Scientist should be able to track and maintain data flow after sequencing completion through bioinformatics pipeline processing of data, identify any issues and ensure that they are resolved promptly. Documenting and maintaining production pipeline workflows and troubleshooting the pipeline execution steps.

This position requires a background in bioinformatics, computational biology or related field of life sciences research and 2-5 years of direct experience in NGS field and 2-5 years of experience managing projects and a group. Experience in pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Primarily responsible for tracking high quality NGS sequencing data post sequencing through bioinformatics pipeline processing and delivering to analysis team.

• Coordinate with vendor to verify proper data format and correct file names are generated and transferred into BMS internal portals.

• Metadata collection and transfer.

• Exporting data through internal portals and execution of bioinformatics production pipelines.

• Working closely with Computational Genomics team for bioinformatics pipeline management.

• Documenting and maintaining documentation for bioinformatics pipeline management.

• Working with procurement, IT, bioinformatics, and others to enable and facilitate data transfer from new vendors

• Working with NGS teams across various BMS genomic sites for NGS data processing.

• Collecting and presenting quality metrics for various processes.

• Innovate ways to increase efficiencies and improve quality of NGS data output.

• Excellent time management and organizational skill with attention to details

• Self-motivated, strong communication skills, both written and oral. Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability for creative thinking and problem solving.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 4 years of work experience or master’s degree with at least 2 year of work experience.

Functional/Scientific/Technical Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with previous success in 3rd party engagements, to deliver high quality and value in complex scientific research objectives.

• Using genomics knowledge to troubleshoot various scenarios that can come up during the course of NGS data transfer and bioinformatics pipeline execution.

• Support and troubleshoot data transfers and QC’ing of NGS files.

• Experience in vendor management, and bioinformatics scripting.

• Working knowledge with various project management tools like JIRA and Confluence

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Data Sciences and Computational Genomics team to implement standardization of processes, meta-data collection and data organization.

• Implement best practices across NGS genomics teams e.g. sequencing lab, Database management, Bioinformatics and Predictive Sciences

• Monitor processes and ensure that those responsible are informed of their effectiveness, advocate for and contribute to the success of change/ process improvements when warranted.

• Support the development and use of performance metrics to create a culture of continuous improvement.

Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of Sequencing Operations team to facilitate teamwork, positive team dynamics and maximize team output operations

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1546281

Updated: 2021-09-04 03:41:47.553 UTC

Location: San Diego,California

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.