Associate, QC Analytical, Cell Therapy (cell-based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, aseptic techniques)

About the role

Responsible for supporting QC testing for in-process, final product, and stability samples. May assist with documentation, deviations, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.
• May review GMP documentation and perform data verification.
• Support document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• May train analysts on general job duties.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to accurately and completely understand and follow procedures. Apply scientific principles to analytical testing and the proper use of laboratory equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs. Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
  • Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor's degree preferred in science. Associate’s degree with equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Netherlands: Bachelor's degree /HLO in (bioanalytical) science preferred. MLO level 4 with equivalent combination of work experience may be considered. 0-2+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment. Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices. Prior experience in cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell-based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, aseptic technique) is preferred.

    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.
    • Paid Time Off: US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)). 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.
    • Summer Hours Flexibility: Available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager.
    • Leaves of Absence: Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.
    • Global Shutdown: Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
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    • Occupancy Structure: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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