Manufacturing Associate 1

Bristol Myers Squibb•Devens, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is described as challenging, meaningful, and life-changing, with uniquely interesting work happening daily. The company emphasizes growth and thriving opportunities alongside high-achieving teams. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility, offering competitive benefits, services, and programs. The Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy role requires enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind, possessing a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Requirements

Driven and motivated individual to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations
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.
High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.
Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred

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 the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures.
Perform 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.
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.

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.
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
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
an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.