Bristol-Myers Squibb is a world leader oncology, infectious diseases, diabetes, immunology, neuroscience and cardiovascular research. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute (PRI) is one of the world's most productive and respected research organizations. It is dedicated to discovering and developing innovative, cost-effective medicines that address significant unmet medical needs that extend and enhance human life. To stay on top, we need to continue to recruit new scientists who have the creativity to discover and develop the medicines of tomorrow. For the next generation of leaders in pharmaceutical research, Bristol-Myers Squibb is an excellent place to work. Exciting opportunities are immediately available to join our Pharmaceutical Research Institute in Lawrenceville, NJ. We are recruiting an Automation Specialist interested in joining a winning team who is dedicated to extending and enhancing human life while working to build the best Discovery Automation group in the pharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities:
Design and construct laboratory automation solutions, including track based robotics as well as liquid handling workstation based automation, in support of the Drug Discovery community at the Lawrenceville site. Provide hands on electromechanical operational and application and QC support for Discovery Automation instrumentation and robotics installed at the Lawrenceville site, particularly for the Lead Evaluation and Compound Management departments. Assist and enable them to continuously improve their laboratory processes. Keep current with the latest products and methodologies in the lab automation field with an eye towards applying them to the needs to the Lawrenceville scientific community. Manage or coordinate support from the BMS facilities and lab services groups and outside vendors as needed.
Requirements:
BA or BS in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field. Three to four years developing and supporting laboratory automation in a pharmaceutical or biotech corporation. Hands on experience configuring, programming and troubleshooting robotic arms and scheduling systems, preferably ThermoCRS Polara, and liquid handling systems, Tecan, Velocity 11, CyBio, Apogent Matrix. Strong computer skills, Excel, relational database usage, SQL, etc. Experience with databases and other informatics tools used to export, manipulate, and interpret data. Must be able to communicate effectively with biologists and chemists. Those with previous work experience as an HTS biologist, combi-chemist or HT analytical chemist are preferred.
Bristol-Myers Squibb offers the opportunity to work with outstanding research and development scientists in a stimulating environment. We also offer a competitive starting salary, comprehensive benefits, and a working environment conducive to professional growth. Those interested should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please enter "Req # 8106, Lawrenceville Automation Specialist, LRIG" on the subject line.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D
Edited by - steve_kubala on 02/11/2005 08:24:23 AM
Laboratory Automation Specialist, NJ
Posted - 02/10/2005 : 2:54:32 PM
