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Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy · Devens, MA · Yesterday
On-siteAnalyst$25.34–$30.7/hrFull-time

About the Role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind, with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Schedule

Shifts Available:

  • Days: 6am – 6pm, rotating shift including holidays and weekends, onsite
  • Nights: 6pm – 6am, rotating shift including holidays and weekends, onsite

Responsibilities

  • Performing patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
  • Completing documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
  • Performing tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
  • Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
  • Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures.
  • Performing facility and equipment commissioning activities.
  • Referencing Batch Records, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
  • Executing daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
  • Working in a cleanroom environment and performing aseptic processing; maintaining manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing, or relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s in relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred.

Skills

  • Driven and motivated individual to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations.
  • Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends, and/or Holidays).
  • Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing.
  • Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
  • Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.

Working Conditions

Physical/Mental Demands:

  • Stand and Walk: Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time, throughout the day.
  • Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting: Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
  • Climb: Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.
  • Bend and Kneel: Required to bend or kneel several times a day.
  • Overhead work: Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.
  • Moving Head and Neck: Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.
  • Twisting: Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.
  • Repetitive Use: Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.

Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other cleanroom garments daily. This may include, but is not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.

Pay

Devens - MA - US: $25.34 - $30.70 per hour

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided 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 Include:
    • Paid Time Off for 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.
    • Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees 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 employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

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