Scientist, QC Microbiology, Cell Therapy

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.

About the role

Subject matter expert supporting method transfer/validation and routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples. Perform data review/verification, complex troubleshooting, and method training. Own project, document revisions, deviations/investigations/CAPA, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert supporting method transfer/verification/validation and routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.
• Perform review of testing data (e.g., data packets, final lot file, COA review).
• Anticipate and perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving independently.
• Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for multiple methods (general and complex) and/or products.
• Own project, CAPA and deviation/investigation related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• May represent the department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
• Train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes and procedures.
• Cross trained on multiple complex microbiology methods and/or multiple products.
• Author and review/revise technical documents such as test methods, SOPs, specifications, trend reports and/or sample plans as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant microbiological testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with microbiological techniques.
• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
• Advanced ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

Pay

Devens - MA - US: $99,380 - $120,428

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:
  • 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 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.

Schedule

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes Site-essential, Site-by-design, Field-based, and Remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

• Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility.
• Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive company culture.
• For field-based and remote-by-design roles, the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients, or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.