Associate I, Manufacturing, Cell Therapy

About the role

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, transforming 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 in cell therapy manufacturing. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility, offering a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees both at work and in their personal lives.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. As a Manufacturing Associate on the Cell Therapy team, you will manufacture human blood-derived components per Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedures in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. You will adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions within a team-based, cross-functional environment.

Schedule

Shift Available: Quad 1: Sunday - Wednesday (with every other Wednesday off), Onsite Day Shift, 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Start and end times are subject to change based on business demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and operation of equipment to support production of blood component lots through cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
• Support deviation investigations and write-ups as needed.
• Support on-time closure of any assigned CAPAs within the designated shift.
• Use aseptic technique for activities such as welding, connections, and transfers; aseptic qualification is required.
• Weigh and measure in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added or removed.
• Adhere to the production schedule, ensuring on-time internal production logistics.
• Record production data and information clearly and concisely according to proper Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with site safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
• Work in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by the shift schedule.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and qualified trainer within a designated function of manufacturing.
• Maintain on-time completion of training assignments to retain necessary technical skills and process knowledge.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including continuous improvement projects, inspection readiness, and right-first-time initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's or associate degree preferred.
• 0-1 years of cGMP cell therapy manufacturing, bioprocessing manufacturing, or relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique.
• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA-regulated industry.
• Basic mathematical skills and general understanding of cGMPs.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Background including an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical, or clinical practices.

Working Conditions

• Intermittent walking, standing, and sitting; ability to stand for extended periods may be necessary.
• Must be comfortable working with contained human blood components.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in the job environment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment (PPE) required in designated areas, covering head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
• Makeup, gum, nail polish, perfume/cologne, and other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Flexibility to don cleanroom garments and PPE.
• Cleanroom environment is an enclosed, restricted space with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.
• Routine exposure to reagents, chemicals, sanitization agents, and human blood components.
• Restricted areas prohibit food, outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, and other personal items.

Pay

Summit West - NJ - US: $27.83 - $33.72 per hour (full-time employee basis). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. The starting pay rate accounts for required skills, job location, work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off for US Exempt Employees: Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, or Rayzebio).
  • Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
  • Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

All global full-time and part-time employees actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible for the Global Shutdown.