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NIGHT SHIFT: Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy · Devens, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAnalyst$33.51–$40.61/hrFull-time

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-class 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.

About the role

BMS Cell Therapy Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy that brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The candidate must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind. We are searching for enthusiastic and innovative individuals with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Shifts Available: 6pm - 6am, rotating shift including holidays and weekends, onsite

Responsibilities

  • Execute operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
  • Demonstrates strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work.
  • Complete documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
  • Solve simple problems; take new perspectives using existing solutions.
  • Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
  • Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
  • Train others on SOPs and Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
  • Support investigations and identify innovative solutions.
  • Assist in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures.
  • Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
  • Write manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.
  • Work with production planning to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
  • Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; maintain 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

  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.
  • 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.
  • Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment, cell separation techniques and automated equipment, and cryopreservation processes and equipment.
  • Experience in the following preferred: Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas, cell expansion using incubators and single use bioreactors.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma and 3+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's in relevant science or engineering discipline and relevant experience is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

  • 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 clean room 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: $33.51 - $40.61 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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