William Neil
About William Neil
William Neil is a Laboratory Automation Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with extensive experience in research and laboratory automation across multiple roles and companies.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
William Neil is currently serving as a Laboratory Automation Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in automating laboratory processes and integrating instruments within the pharmaceutical industry. His expertise is critical in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of drug discovery processes at the company.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current role, William Neil held multiple positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb. From 2000 to 2004, he worked as a Research Scientist II. Prior to that, he served as Senior Research Scientist I from 1997 to 2000, and as Research Scientist I from 1995 to 1997. Over these years, he contributed significantly to various research and development projects, developing applications and automated systems to support the pharmaceutical research operations.
Early Career and Background in Laboratory Automation
William Neil began his career as a Laboratory Technician at Mayfair Services, a contractor for Mobil Oil Corporation, from 1981 to 1983. He then joined ExxonMobil as a Staff Analytical Chemist, serving from 1983 to 1989 and again from 1992 to 1995. At International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), he worked as a Robotic System Coordinator from 1989 to 1992. During his time at IFF, Neil automated fragrance sample compounding and ensured 24/7 operation of laboratory systems.
Educational Background
William Neil's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Biology from The College of New Jersey, completed between 1978 and 1981. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in General Biology from Mercer County Community College, where he studied from 1975 to 1977. His education laid a strong foundation for his future work in laboratory automation and instrument integration.
Specialized Skills and Projects
William Neil has written several applications using Microsoft.Net Visual Basic, C#, and VBA to automate the drug discovery process. He has specialized in instrument integration within the pharmaceutical industry, developing custom instrument drivers and introducing 2D barcoding. Neil has led projects like the BioRails project, providing barcoding and printer support, and developed a custom camera-based rack scanner for 2D barcoding.