Manufacturing Associate I, Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate within Manufacturing brings 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, with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Requirements

• 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.
• Training others on SOPs, 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

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• 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.
• flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio 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 and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

What This Job Offers

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