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Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb · Devens, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$25.34–$30.7/hrFull-time

About the role

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, transforming the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams in cell therapy manufacturing. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility, offering a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees both at work and in their personal lives.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, this role as a Manufacturing Associate in Cell Therapy offers the opportunity to drive novel programs with enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, and scientific rigor.

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 safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
  • Completing training assignments to ensure necessary technical skills and knowledge.
  • Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures, including 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) by performing area disinfection 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 a relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting: Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day.
  • 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.
  • Moving Head and Neck: Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling production equipment.
  • Twisting: Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day.
  • Repetitive Use: Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day.

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

Schedule

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

Pay

Devens, MA – US: $25.34 - $30.70 per hour 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 required skills, job location, 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:
    • 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).
    • 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 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.

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job and location. 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 for the Global Shutdown.

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