Assistant Scientist
Bristol Myers Squibb · Summit, NJ
CONTRACT
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
100% onsite
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)
Job Description:
The Associate Scientist/Engineer is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing.
Required Competencies:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of formulation development.
- Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus.
- Demonstrate advanced problem-solving ability / mentality, technical adeptness and logical thinking.
- Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in science or engineering or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 0-3 years of relevant work experience
- Previous experience working in formulation development or spray dried dispersion preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Experience in oral formulation preparation and testing techniques, including HPLC and dissolution is required.
- Experience conducting material characterization, using DSC and TGA preferred.
- Pilot scale batch manufacture with common oral development technologies
- General material characterization experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulations
- Design and optimize formulation using design of experience approach.
- Conduct material characterization and formulation testing.
Working Conditions (US Only):
The incumbent will be working 10%to 20% of the time in an office environment.
The incumbent will be working 80%to 90% of the time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.
The incumbent may travel between NJ sites Summit and New Brunswick sites to access different laboratories and equipment for the execution of experiment
The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $28-35.56/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not client). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Lab w/o blood & animal
- Position Handles Hazardous Materials
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)
Job Description:
The Associate Scientist/Engineer is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing.
Required Competencies:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of formulation development.
- Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus.
- Demonstrate advanced problem-solving ability / mentality, technical adeptness and logical thinking.
- Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in science or engineering or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 0-3 years of relevant work experience
- Previous experience working in formulation development or spray dried dispersion preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Experience in oral formulation preparation and testing techniques, including HPLC and dissolution is required.
- Experience conducting material characterization, using DSC and TGA preferred.
- Pilot scale batch manufacture with common oral development technologies
- General material characterization experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulations
- Design and optimize formulation using design of experience approach.
- Conduct material characterization and formulation testing.
Working Conditions (US Only):
The incumbent will be working 10%to 20% of the time in an office environment.
The incumbent will be working 80%to 90% of the time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.
The incumbent may travel between NJ sites Summit and New Brunswick sites to access different laboratories and equipment for the execution of experiment
The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $28-35.56/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not client). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Lab w/o blood & animal
- Position Handles Hazardous Materials
Additional Details
- City
- Summit
- State
- New Jersey
- Country
- US
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