Computational Lab Engineer
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RCE Lab Engineer
Work at the interface of pharma, genomics, and data engineering. The candidate will significantly contribute to the development of modern data services for BMS’s research scientists.
Job Description
Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced Computational “Lab" Engineer for Research Compute Environment. You will be responsible for executing an ambitious digital strategy to support BMS’s informatics and predictive science capabilities in Research. The successful candidate will partner closely with computational research teams, IT leadership, and various technical functions to design and deliver digital solutions that streamline access to computing & data, and help scientists derive insight and value from their research.
Job Functions
The role requires someone who can seamlessly mesh technical knowledge to help navigate R&D cloud, CoLo, and on-premise computing needs, including planning, infrastructure design, maintenance, and support.
The role will lead the development of infrastructure that enables interoperability and comparability of data sets derived from different technologies and biological systems in the context of integrative data analysis. The candidate will create and maintain optimal data pipeline architectures that enable scientific workflow and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of data curators, software engineers, data scientists and computational biologists as we test new hypotheses through the novel integration of emerging research data types.
The work will combine careful resource planning and project management with hands-on data manipulation and implementation of data integration workflows.
Partner with corresponding region/site computational scientists to design, deploy, and maintain digital environments to support their needs
Partner extensively with the internal IT data engineering teams to streamline the flow of data into research informatics platforms
Partner with the internal IT Cloud and Cybersecurity engineering teams to rapidly deliver secure cloud capabilities
Partner with the IT infrastructure teams to ensure that servers, storage, network, and other infrastructure are suitable for research use cases
Enable and support Research scientists conducting scientific experiments in the research compute environment locally or distributed across our geographical footprint.
Develop strong relationships with Computational Research leads and manage ongoing roadmap updates to leadership including the corresponding IT Business Partners
Take responsibility for training, education, and awareness of computational research environment capabilities and work actively with Research leads to drive adoption across Informatics & Predictive Sciences teams
Manage bespoke vendor relationships for research informatics services and handle renewals, license procurement, cost savings, and user issues
Job Requirements
2+ years of leadership experience delivering digital solutions in a high technology
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Good understanding of agile development practices and comfort acting as a product owner
Working knowledge of two or more programming languages
Database experience, including knowledge of SQL and NoSQL tools
Proficiency in shell scripting (BASH, SH, CSH)
Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering
Experience managing technical vendors and outsourced providers
Bonus certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Certification, OpenStack Administrator Certification
Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
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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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
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 . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb
Fecha de publicación: 29/11/2023
