Associate , Manufacturing

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Position Summary

Our Associates perform a crucial role in driving our novel cell therapy programs by supporting routine manufacturing operations. We are searching for innovative, intellectually curious individuals with a general understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy. Successful candidates must be goal-oriented and flexible, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently on a team while demonstrating safety, quality, and GMP compliance at all times.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations
• Perform patient process unit operations and complies with operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records
• Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems
• Prioritizes safety of self and others
• Reports safety events within 24 hours
• Escalates any/all issues that may impact safety of self and/or others.
• Complete documentation required by governing controlled documents and batch records
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Complete training assignments to ensure necessary technical skills and knowledge
• Train for proficiency in process systems and some supporting business systems
• Execute the daily unit operations schedule, that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts
• Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements
• Continues to refine and improve manufacturing process technique to improve individual operational times.
• Ensures training completion prior to production

Reporting Relationship

Manager/Supervisor

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
• A minimum high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Experience:

• 0-1 years of cGMP cell therapy manufacturing, bioprocessing manufacturing, or relevant experience and education
• Proven experience working on teams where collaboration and results were expected
• Proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications
• Meticulous attention to detail and personal accountability is critical to success
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable
• Maintain a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers
• Basic understanding of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred

Shift:

Days – Sun – Tue (alt. Wed) 0500 – 1730

Days – Thu – Sat (alt. Wed) 0500 – 1730

Swing – Sun – Wed (alt. Sat) 1100 – 1130

Swing – Wed – Fri (alt. Sat) 1100 - 1130

Nights – Sun – Wed (alt. Sat) 1700 – 0530

Nights – Wed – Fri (alt. Sat) 1700 – 0530

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets (as assigned), which require gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE), including by not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, powered air…