Associate Engineer, Emerging Methods and Technologies Experiments: Research Business Insights & Technology

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Description: Partner with scientists within the Research organization to explore how cutting edge technologies can accelerate and transform scientific discovery and Research processes. Experiment and apply new analytical artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to enhance how research data and knowledge is generated and ultimately disseminated. Collaborate with Research laboratory and computational scientists along with the broader Business Insights & Technologies organization to help discover innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious disease.

Responsibilities:

• Partner and collaborate as part of a matrixed team to explore how analytical and generative AI technologies can impact Research focus areas including but not limited to knowledge management, document generation, and laboratory operations
• Experiment with new digital technologies through use case rapid prototyping related to areas such as knowledge search, extraction, and summarization in close collaboration with Research and Business Insights & Technology stakeholders
• Support adoption and value realization of new technologies while generating and communicating success stories to showcase the value of BMS investments
• Build relationships with Research scientists and subject matter experts while helping connect, orchestrate and navigate across the enterprise Business Insights & Technology organization
• Participate in internal and external opportunities to share scientific and technical thought leadership

Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelors or higher degree in a scientific or engineering field with 1-3 years of experience in a scientific informatics, biopharma or an academic organization
• Hands on code generation and review experience (python preferred but R, SQL and others relevant too)
• Experience with building and applying AI, Machine Learning (ML) and/or Large Language Models (LLM) techniques such as prompt engineering, RAG workflows including vector embeddings, supervised/ unsupervised/ reinforcement learning, natural language processing (NLP) and model fine tuning
• Familiarity with diverse biomedical and data types (structured research data, unstructured study reports, semi-structured project presentations, etc.) along with different data management practices (e.g. knowledge graphs)
• Familiarity interacting with different API protocols, especially OpenAI API endpoints and other cloud and data engineering tools such as Amazon Web Services offerings
• Experience with gathering requirements for new technology development and working in an agile manner including through user story documentation a plus
• An understanding of common research scientific platforms (e.g. electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), etc.) a plus
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Curious and inquisitive mindset

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $97,000-$129,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 

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. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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.

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

BMS has a diverse 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.

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