Associate Scientist​/Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology Trainer

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.

The Sr. Specialist, Associate Scientist, QC Microbiology Trainer is responsible for supporting the qualification and ongoing development of personnel performing microbiology and environmental monitoring activities within the Cell Therapy QC laboratories. This role develops, coordinates, and delivers instructor-led and hands‑on laboratory training using approved curricula, procedures, and qualification materials. The trainer partners with QC subject matter experts, laboratory management, and the site training organization to schedule training, maintain training laboratories and materials, monitor qualification progress, and ensure that training is documented in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.

The successful candidate will combine strong QC microbiology knowledge with effective facilitation, coaching, technical writing, and organizational skills to promote a compliant, consistent, and effective learning environment.

Shift: Sun - Wed 6:30am to 4:30pm

• Deliver instructor‑led, hands‑on, and on‑the‑job training for QC microbiology and environmental monitoring methods.
• Qualify and mentor analysts on approved laboratory methods, procedures, aseptic practices, and applicable training requirements.
• Coordinate training schedules with QC management, laboratory personnel, qualified trainers, and subject matter experts.
• Support the development, revision, and periodic review of training curricula, qualification plans, presentations, job aids, assessments, and training materials.
• Ensure training is delivered and documented in accordance with approved procedures, curricula, and training materials.
• Support microbiology and environmental monitoring training for techniques that may include:
  • Aseptic technique
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Sterility testing
  • Endotoxin testing
  • Gram staining
  • Growth promotion
  • qPCR
  • Other applicable microbiology methods
• Maintain the microbiology and aseptic training laboratories, including equipment, supplies, training samples, and instructional materials.
• Facilitate initial, refresher, remedial, and continuing qualification training based on departmental needs.
• Support the evaluation of trainee knowledge and practical performance, and provide timely, constructive coaching.
• Track training activities, qualification progress, completion status, and applicable training metrics.
• Identify training gaps, recurring challenges, and opportunities to improve training effectiveness, laboratory readiness, and Right-First-Time performance.
• Author, review, and revise training documents, technical procedures, test methods, and other controlled documentation as assigned.
• Review training and laboratory documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain appropriate control and filing of training records and supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with QC Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring, Quality Assurance, site training, and other cross‑functional partners.
• Support training‑related investigations, deviations, CAPAs, continuous improvement efforts, and inspection‑readiness activities, as assigned.
• Represent QC Training during internal audits,…