QC Microbiology Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements accurately and completely.
• Perform Microbial Identifications of environmentally isolated organisms using Maldi-TOF technology.
• Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
• Experience with writing technical documents preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• May perform testing for method transfer/validations/verifications.
• Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for general methods.
• May perform document revisions, projects, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) and deviation/investigation related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of regulated industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in microbiological techniques with a focus on Microbial Identification (e.g., Maldi-TOF, environmental monitoring, growth promotion and aseptic technique).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required, preferably in science.

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 (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).
  • Paid Time Off (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 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.

Pay

Bothell - WA - US: $39.27 - $47.59 per hour (full-time employee 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.

Schedule

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This role is site-by-design, which may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% 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.