Manufacturing Associate

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

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.

BMS Values

• Our values move us toward our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

• Candidates must exemplify the BMS values of Passion, Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Urgency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations compliantly

• Execute operations as outlined in Source Governing Documents (including but not limited to: Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Batch Records, Forms)

• Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems and adheres to business continuity processes

• Prioritizes safety of self and others

• Reports safety events within 24 hours

• Immediately escalates any/all issues that may impact compliance or safety of self and/or others.

• Complete documentation required by Source Governing Documents contemporaneously

• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements including ALCOA+

• Complete training assignments prior to assigned due date 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

• Work within a control cleanroom environment and execute aseptic processing procedures (as assigned)

• 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.

• Verifies training completion prior to performing any GxP tasks

• Author Manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations and comply with cGMP requirements

Education:
U.S.

• 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…