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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb 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 recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
At Bristol Myers Squibb we are 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.
The Manufacturing Associate II, Cell Therapy within Manufacturing brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind, with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.
Shifts Available
6am – 6pm – rotating schedule including holidays and weekends
6pm - 6am - rotating schedule including holidays and weekends
Responsibilities
Performing patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
Demonstrates strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work
Completing documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
Performing tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
Collaborates with support groups on recommendations and solving technical and operational problems.
Identifies innovative solutions
Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures. Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
Training others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
Executing daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; 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.
Auto req ID
469919BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Manufacturing
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.
Driven and motivated individual to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations
Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing
Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.
Preferred Qualifications
Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.
Basic Requirements
High school diploma and 2 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience
Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline and relevant experience is preferred
Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment is preferred.
Experience with Cell separation techniques and automated equipment and Cryopreservation processes and equipment a plus.
Working Conditions
Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.
Bend and Kneel - Required to bend or kneel several times a day.
Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials / files / supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.
Moving Head and Neck – Required movement of head/neck while using computer
applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.
Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.
Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include, but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform
any other job-related duties as requested by management.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
City*
Devens
State*
Massachusetts
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb 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 recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
At Bristol Myers Squibb we are 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.
The Manufacturing Associate II, Cell Therapy within Manufacturing brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind, with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.
Shifts Available
6am – 6pm – rotating schedule including holidays and weekends
6pm - 6am - rotating schedule including holidays and weekends
Responsibilities
Performing patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
Demonstrates strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work
Completing documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
Performing tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
Collaborates with support groups on recommendations and solving technical and operational problems.
Identifies innovative solutions
Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures. Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
Training others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
Executing daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; 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.
Auto req ID
469919BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Manufacturing
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.
Driven and motivated individual to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations
Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing
Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.
Preferred Qualifications
Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.
Basic Requirements
High school diploma and 2 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience
Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline and relevant experience is preferred
Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment is preferred.
Experience with Cell separation techniques and automated equipment and Cryopreservation processes and equipment a plus.
Working Conditions
- PHYSICAL /MENTAL DEMANDS:
Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.
Bend and Kneel - Required to bend or kneel several times a day.
Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials / files / supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.
Moving Head and Neck – Required movement of head/neck while using computer
applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.
Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.
Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include, but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform
any other job-related duties as requested by management.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
City*
Devens
State*
Massachusetts
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS