Technician , QC Sample Management, A1 shift, Cell Therapy

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Technician 2, QC Sample Management – Cell Therapy Facility (CTF), Devens, MA. Shift: 6AM to 6PM, 12‑hour rotating shift, 36/48 hours over a 2‑week period, includes weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsible for the movement and control of QC samples and materials, including in‑process, finished drug product, characterization, retain and stability samples processed through the QC laboratories. Oversees sample collection, distribution, inventory control, chain of custody, sample tracking and delivery.

• Handle test samples throughout lifecycle: receipt, storage, distribution, transfer, disposal.
• Facilitate cold chain transfers of samples.
• Ensure samples and materials are appropriately labelled and maintain tracking, labelling and chain of custody records per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory and distribution of QC samples and materials to functional groups as scheduled or requested.
• Maintain 5S and FIFO principles.
• Support performance metrics for the sample management group.
• Support investigations through data gathering or interview process.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process efficiencies.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Experience with cold chain sample storage and transfer in a GMP regulated environment.
• Knowledge of basic electronic systems (e.g., email, MS Office) required.
• Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred.
• Able to perform light to moderate lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards as they apply to GMP laboratories preferred.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high‑paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross‑functional peers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or related science, with 0–2+ years of relevant work experience, preferable in a regulated environment; or Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Other equivalent combination may substitute.
• Will be working around biohazardous materials and may be exposed to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on occasion.

Devens – MA – US: $32.18 – $38.99 per hour (full‑time). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final compensation determined based on experience.

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Program.
• 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, survivor support.

• Paid Time Off: US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays.
• 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.
• Additional time off: unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, military needs, and annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Specific program details and eligibility disclosures apply.

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. Site‑essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite. Site‑by‑design roles may be eligible for a hybrid model with at least 50% onsite. Field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles may require travel to customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS.