Manufacturing Associate II, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

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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.

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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best‑in‑the‑industry team and long‑term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The manufacturing associate must bring enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal‑oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind, with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

6 am – 6 pm – rotating schedule including holidays and weekends

6 pm – 6 am – rotating schedule including holidays and weekends

• Perform patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
• Demonstrate strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work.
• Complete documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
• Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with support groups on recommendations and solving technical and operational problems.
• Identify innovative solutions.
• Assist in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures. Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
• Train others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
• Execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
• Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non‑Viable Particulate and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regimen as required to meet global Health Authority requirements.

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.
• Driven and motivated individual to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations.
• Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing.
• Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
• Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.

• Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human‑derived materials in BSL‑2 containment areas.

• High school diploma and 2+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s in relevant science or engineering discipline and relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated…