Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations

About the role

Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations is responsible for the cryopreservation, movement, storage, and control of patient materials used in manufacturing, as well as support of liquid nitrogen storage tanks and equipment at the CAR T manufacturing facility in Summit, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform cryopreservation and management of patient materials, including processing, storage, transfer, distribution, and disposal.
• Maintain sample tracking and chain of custody in compliance with GMP requirements and written procedures.
• Ensure expired or obsolete materials are disposed of according to approved procedures.
• Perform sample queries, inventory tracking, and periodic storage reporting.
• Support investigations, deviations, and CAPA closure activities related to cryopreservation and sample processes/cryopreserved materials.
• Execute manual and electronic batch records in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain on-time execution of cryopreservation and logistics activities aligned with production schedules.
• Manage LN2 storage inventory and support daily cryopreservation operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and compliant documentation in line with GDP requirements, resolving errors promptly.
• Partner with management to ensure adequate training and readiness of personnel.
• Operate effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment and apply problem-solving with minimal supervision.
• Support flexible scheduling, including overtime and staggered shifts, as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR Associate degree or Medical Technical degree with 0–2 years of manufacturing or operations experience
• OR High School diploma/GED with 2–4 years of manufacturing or operations experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of cGMP and FDA-regulated environments
• Basic mathematical skills
• General understanding of cGMP requirements
• Technical writing capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with inventory control and management
• Background in biology, chemistry, or medical/clinical practices is a plus

Pay

Summit West – NJ – US: $31.90 – $38.65 per hour

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 (flexible time off with manager approval; 11 paid national holidays for most U.S. employees; 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio with manager approval, plus 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays), unlimited paid sick time (where applicable), 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 Years Day.