Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T

Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T

Working with us 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 is 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.

Manufactures human blood derived components per Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedures in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Manufacturing Associates adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shift Available:

• Sunday - Wednesday (with e/o Wednesday off), Onsite Night Shift, 5 p.m.
  
  - 5:30 a.m.

Required Competencies:

Knowledge/ Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique
• General understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Basic mathematical skills
• General understanding of cGMPs
• Technical writing capability
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production of blood component lots through selection, activation, transduction, cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
• Aseptic technique is required for most activities: tube welding, connections, and transfers, at minimum.
• Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.
• Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
• Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDocPs.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Motivated, team consciousness individuals are needed to fulfill job requirements.
• No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's or associate degree preferred.
• 0-1 years of cGMP cell therapy manufacturing, bioprocessing manufacturing, or relevant experience.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use pipettes, laboratory equipment, computers and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.
• 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 purifying respirators (PAPR), lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Required to carry and/or lift up to 30 pounds / 15 kg, several times a day, while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds / 25 kg, several times a day, while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Jewelry, makeup, gum, nail polish, perfume/cologne and other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.
• Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
• Routine exposure to human blood components.
• Restricted areas prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.
• Work in areas that may have strong magnets.
• Must be able to work in a BSL2 / ML1 work environment handling human blood components.
• Work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen.
• Must be able to work assigned shift (Day, Evening, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $27.83 - $33.72 per hour

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility)…