Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy

About the position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry 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. Our Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy team manufactures human blood derived components per Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedures in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Manufacturing Associates adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Production of blood component lots through selection, activation, transduction, cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
• Aseptic technique is required for most activities: tube welding, connections, and transfers, at minimum.
• Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.
• Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
• Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDocPs.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Motivated, team consciousness individuals are needed to fulfill job requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and no prior Manufacturing Operations experience.
• Or Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 2 years of Manufacturing Operations experience.
• Or High School diploma/GED and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
• Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique.
• General understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• General understanding of cGMPs.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services and programs that provide resources to pursue goals at work and in personal lives.