Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations

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.

Quad 2 Sun-Tues alternating Wed. 5pm-5:30 am

Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations is responsible for the cryopreservation, movement, storage, and control of patient materials used in manufacturing, as well as support of liquid nitrogen storage tanks and equipment at the CAR T manufacturing facility in Summit, NJ. Responsibilities include cryopreservation, storage, inventory control, chain of custody, and material tracking.

Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for cryopreservation and management of including:

• Responsible for cryopreservation and management of patient materials, including processing, storage, transfer, distribution, and disposal.

• Maintains sample tracking and chain of custody in compliance with GMP requirements and written procedures.

• Ensures expired or obsolete materials are disposed of according to approved procedures.

• Performs sample queries, inventory tracking, and periodic storage reporting.

• Supports investigations, deviations, and CAPA closure activities related to cryopreservation and sample processes/cryopreserved materials.

• Executes manual and electronic batch records in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, and work instructions.

• Maintains on-time execution of cryopreservation and logistics activities aligned with production schedules.

• Manages LN2 storage inventory and supports daily cryopreservation operations.

• Collaborates cross-functionally to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and compliant documentation in line with GDP requirements, resolving errors promptly.

• Partners with management to ensure adequate training and readiness of personnel.

• Operates effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment and applies problem-solving with minimal supervision.

• Supports flexible scheduling, including overtime and staggered shifts, as required by business needs.

Job Safety Requirements & Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to safely handle chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals.

• Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required PPE (e.g., sterile scrubs, socks, gloves, safety shoes, safety glasses) for extended periods.

• Ability to handle liquid nitrogen and cryogenically cooled materials while wearing required cryogenic PPE during work shift (e.g., cryogenic gloves, apron, face shield, supplied air respirator, personal air monitor).

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs from floor to overhead height and push or maneuver carts and/or ergotrons requiring up to 20 lbs of initiation force.

• Ability to use step stools to reach and handle materials.

• Ability to appropriately respond to alarms and emergency conditions related to cryogenic storage and material handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
OR

• Associate degree or Medical Technical degree with 0–2 years of manufacturing or operations experience
OR

• High School diploma/GED with 2–4 years of manufacturing or operations experience

Preferred

Skills and Experience:



• Knowledge of cGMP and FDA-regulated environments

• Basic mathematical skills

• General understanding of cGMP requirements

• Technical writing capability

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Experience with…