Scientist, Development Engineering – Chemical Process Development

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Utilizing chemical engineering fundamentals to perform process development studies within the Development Engineering group in Chemical Process Development.

Posted 4/4/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,300 - $126,391 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilizing chemical engineering fundamentals to perform process development studies within the Development Engineering group in Chemical Process Development.
This function encompasses conducting lab scale experimentation, glass-plant and pilot plant trials, modeling, and data analysis in areas of various unit operations including reactions, separations, crystallizations, drying with focus on developing and characterizing synthetic processes to make small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as technology development to enable process development capabilities.
Strong research skills demonstrating experimental design and planning, and applications of characterization, analysis, and modeling techniques from the chemical engineering field.
The ability to interact constructively in a team approach to problem solving is important.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 0-2 years of experience or M.S. in Chemical Engineering with 2-4 years of experience, or B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5-7 years of experience in chemical process development or related background.
The individual must have demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a strong safety culture and continually demonstrating core safety values.
This position requires work with hazardous chemical agents, which, if improperly handled may have the potential to affect the employee’s health, including the reproductive function in men and women, and/or embryo/fetal development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

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Hard Skills & Tools

chemical engineeringprocess developmentlab scale experimentationdata analysismodelingexperimental designcharacterization techniquesanalysis techniquesunit operationssynthetic processes

Soft Skills

problem solvingteamworkresearch skillscommunication

Certifications

Ph.D. in Chemical EngineeringM.S. in Chemical EngineeringB.S. in Chemical Engineering