Associate, Quality Control, Cell Therapy

About the role

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 primary focus of the Associate, Quality Control (QC) role will be to perform GMP testing to support product release and in-process testing. This role will also provide technical support and troubleshooting for analytical or microbiological tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform or support cGMP activities, such as but not limited to, sample management, product testing, raw material release, environmental monitoring sample collection and processing, and system and equipment maintenance support
• Support sample management
• Support assay transfer and method validation
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects
• Identify and initiate Deviations, CAPA’s and Laboratory Investigations
• Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and laboratory safety practices
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Computer proficiency as well as the ability to master new software programs
• Experience working in a GMP environment is preferred

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0–2 years of regulated industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Schedule

Wednesday–Saturday, 13:30–00:00 (evening shift). Includes an additional 10% shift differential for working evening shift.

Pay

Bothell, WA: $35.29 – $42.77 per hour. Starting pay range for full-time employees; may be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Non-exempt employees receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day