Bioprocess Associate

About the role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, you’ll work on uniquely interesting projects that transform the lives of patients and advance your career. The Bioprocess Associate uses current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to execute commercial manufacturing processes for therapeutic proteins used in groundbreaking medicines.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment within an assigned functional area, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Revise and create process documents and assist with process-related investigations.
• Train for proficiency in process automation, supporting business systems, and operating primary production equipment.
• Lead in maintaining material and components inventory levels.
• Support a safe work environment and contribute to area-specific safety initiatives.
• Weigh and check raw materials.
• Assemble, clean, and autoclave process components.
• Work on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions.
• Assist in revising and creating process documents (e.g., SOPs and Batch Records).

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma required; knowledge of science generally attained through completion of a certificate program or Associate’s Degree in Biotechnology or a related field desired.
• Prior experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations and/or prior work experience in a clean room or highly regulated environment desired.
• Prior experience successfully participating on work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools and web-based applications.

Pay

Starting compensation range for this full-time role in Devens, MA is $25.34 - $30.70 per hour. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support Programs: 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:
    • 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 (based on eligibility): 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.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site protocol. Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive company culture.