Bioprocess Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

4d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary
The Bioprocess Associate uses current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in the execution of commercial manufacturing processes for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins used in medicines that are revolutionizing the treatment of serious disease.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma required
• Prior experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations and/or prior work experience in a clean room or highly regulated environment desired
• Prior experience successfully participating on work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools and web-based applications

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of science generally attained through completion of a certificate program or Associates Degree in Biotechnology or a related field desired

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment within an assigned functional area adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Revise and create process documents and assist with process related investigations
• Train for proficiency in process automation and supporting business systems and in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area
• Lead in maintaining material and components inventory level
• Support a safe work environment and contribute to area specific initiatives associated with work safety
• Weigh and check raw materials
• Assemble, clean and autoclave process components
• Assist in maintaining material and component inventory level
• Work on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions
• Assist in revising and creating process documents (i.e., SOPs and Batch Records) and assist with process related investigations

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
• 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 Years 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED