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[Apply on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site →](https://bristolmyerssquibb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BMS/job/Cambridge-Crossing---MA---US/Senior-Associate-Scientist-In-vitro-Biology-Neuroscience-Discovery_R1607930-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Bristol Myers Squibb](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/) / Senior Associate Scientist In vitro Biology Neuroscience Discovery ## Job description At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Senior Associate Scientist – In vitro Biology, Neuroscience Discovery The Neuroscience TRC is committed to discovering and developing new therapies for patients with neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases. Our research combines human disease biology, molecular and cellular neuroscience, and target validation to identify and advance promising therapeutic opportunities. We are seeking a creative and rigorous scientist to investigate novel therapeutic targets and build confidence in their relevance to neurodegenerative disease. The successful candidate will develop and apply disease-relevant assays and advanced human iPSC-based models to understand how genetic or pharmacologic target modulation influences disease biology. This role is ideal for a scientist with strong molecular and cellular biology expertise, a passion for understanding disease mechanisms, and experience translating biological questions into meaningful therapeutic hypothesis. The ideal candidate will have experience developing disease-relevant cellular assays and applying advanced human iPSC-based models to investigate target biology. Experience with microglia, neuroimmune biology, or multicellular CNS models is highly desirable. ### Position Responsibilities Design and execute hypothesis-driven studies to investigate novel therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative disease. Develop and apply advanced human iPSC-based models and disease-relevant assays to evaluate target biology and therapeutic potential. Design, optimize, and implement mechanistic and translational assays that enable target interrogation, in vitro pharmacological characterization, compound profiling, and progression of drug-discovery programs. Establish causal relationships between target modulation and disease-relevant mechanisms using genetic, pharmacological, and molecular approaches. Support structure-activity relationship (SAR) efforts by generating high-quality in vitro pharmacology data that inform compound optimization, mechanism-of-action studies, and program progression. Represent Discovery Biology on cross-functional program teams, presenting experimental results and biological interpretation to support program progression. ### Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of academic and/or industry experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of academic and/or industry experience ### Preferred Qualifications Degree in neuroscience, biology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related discipline. Strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology, with experience designing and executing experiments to address biological questions. Experience developing and applying cellular assays for target validation, pharmacological characterization, and/or compound profiling. Hands-on experience with human iPSC-derived neural and/or glial models and their application to neurodegenerative disease research. Demonstrated ability to independently drive experiments from conception through data interpretation and clearly present scientific findings within multidisciplinary teams ### Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience Strong understanding of neurodegenerative disease biology, including pathways related to mitochondrial function, neuroinflammation, lipid and lysosomal biology, and protein homeostasis. Experience developing and applying robust cellular assays for target validation, pharmacological characterization, or compound profiling. Experience with disease-relevant cellular models and phenotypic endpoints applicable to neurodegenerative disease. Industry experience supporting target validation, in vitro pharmacology, or drug-discovery programs is beneficial. We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. ### Compensation Overview Cambridge Crossing: $105,040 - $127,287 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. 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To check your application status, please login to your Candidate Home Account. ### R1607930 Senior Associate Scientist In vitro Biology Neuroscience Discovery ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Cambridge Crossing - MA - US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site →](https://bristolmyerssquibb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BMS/job/Cambridge-Crossing---MA---US/Senior-Associate-Scientist-In-vitro-Biology-Neuroscience-Discovery_R1607930-1) ## Hiring at Bristol Myers Squibb - Open jobs: 540 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Bristol Myers Squibb jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Bristol Myers Squibb ### [Executive Director, Research – Integrative Sciences — Hematology-Oncology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/916180c3ae0ae771bcf5/) Cambridge Crossing - MA - US ### [Principal Scientist, Computational Biology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/d533f638e353c18fc3c6/) Cambridge Crossing - MA - US ### [Principal Scientist, Discovery BioSciences Genomics, Oncology TRC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/1037bde7e90f0f59e86c/) Cambridge Crossing - MA - US ### [Principal Scientist, Translational AI Foundations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/733a28209623e3299f5d/) Cambridge Crossing - MA - US ### [Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Neuroscience](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/a9f0ea9c0b93b83cb71d/) Cambridge Crossing - MA - US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Scientist II, Molecular Biology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/6ab3b94a8346b6bdb1a7/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Guilford, Connecticut, United States of America ### [Scientist III, Molecular Biology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/588bb20d48155665090b/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · West Sacramento, California, United States of America ### [Post-Doctoral Scientist, Neuroscience Cell Biology, Molecular Pharmacology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/52add9e835756e70f0b9/) Eli Lilly · Louisville, Colorado, United States of America ### [Scientist, Discovery Oncology (in vivo Biology)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/68944b4c981fa41f4ada/) Eli Lilly · South San Francisco, California, United States of America ### [Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology and Antibody Discovery](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/idexx-laboratories/jobs/a727985cfc5bb82e9f2b/) IDEXX Laboratories · Westbrook, ME OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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