Jacob Parrott
About Jacob Parrott
Jacob Parrott is a Senior Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with a background in immunology and molecular biology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jacob Parrott is currently serving as a Senior Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington. His role involves managing the triage of incoming technologies to the BMS Partnering Portal, aiding the Business Development team in identifying novel technologies. He is also part of the NEX-T Platform Strategy Team, focusing on identifying and testing new ideas and technologies to enhance cell therapy platforms.
Previous Experience at Fred Hutch
Prior to his current role, Jacob Parrott was employed at Fred Hutch in Seattle, Washington. He served as a BD&S Research Fellow from 2019 to 2020 and as a Research Technician II from 2018 to 2020. During his time there, he contributed to a variety of research projects and gained valuable experience in biomedical research.
Educational Background
Jacob Parrott holds a Master of Science - MS in Immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which he achieved between 2016 and 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Beloit College, where he studied from 2011 to 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Jacob Parrott's early career includes roles such as a Technology Transfer Intern at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation in 2018 and a Laboratory Associate at Catalent Pharma Solutions from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Student Researcher and Biomedical Research Scholar during his time at Beloit College.
Leadership and Initiative at CLIMB
Jacob Parrott co-leads the Cultivating Leadership and Innovation for Millennials and Beyond (CLIMB) initiative in Washington. This involves organizing events aimed at inspiring and developing Millennial leaders at Bristol Myers Squibb. He also contributes to the CLIMB Insight and Analytics Team by researching relevant topics and preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders.