Manufacturing Associate I

Bristol Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

2d • $31 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, the Manufacturing Associate I supports routine cell therapy manufacturing operations and helps advance cell therapy programs. The role requires a general understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), flexibility, goal orientation, and effective teamwork, with safety, quality, and GMP compliance maintained at all times.

The Associate learns and performs cell therapy manufacturing operations in accordance with source governing documents, including SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and forms. The role involves using electronic and business systems, completing documentation contemporaneously, completing required training on time, and verifying training completion before performing GxP tasks. Associates execute daily unit operations schedules, support people, product, and material flows across multiple shifts, and may perform aseptic processing in a controlled cleanroom. They also help maintain environmental conditions, refine manufacturing techniques, and author technically sound manufacturing procedures that comply with cGMP requirements.

This is an onsite, full-time role in Bothell, Washington. Shifts may include days or swing shifts, weekends, and holidays. The position requires working in a cleanroom and BSL2 / ML1 environment, handling human blood components, and may involve exposure to strong magnets and vapor-phase liquid nitrogen. Physical requirements include standing or walking for extended periods and regularly lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–1 years of cGMP cell therapy manufacturing, bioprocessing manufacturing, or relevant experience and education.
• Experience working on teams where collaboration and results were expected.
• Proficiency with common computer tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based applications.
• Meticulous attention to detail and personal accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; attentive and approachable.
• Ability to maintain professional and productive relationships with area management and coworkers.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and perform assigned aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets while wearing required gowning and PPE.
• Ability to carry and/or lift up to 30 pounds several times a day and push and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Ability to work in a BSL2 / ML1 environment handling human blood components, in areas with strong magnets, and in areas with exposure to vapor-phase liquid nitrogen.
• Ability to work an assigned day, evening, or night shift, including weekends and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Basic understanding of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute cell therapy manufacturing operations in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Execute operations as outlined in source governing documents, including SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and forms.
• Complete transactions and processes in electronic systems and follow business continuity processes.
• Prioritize personal and workplace safety, report safety events within 24 hours, and immediately escalate issues that may affect compliance or safety.
• Complete documentation required by source governing documents contemporaneously.
• Perform tasks in accordance with safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, GMP requirements, and ALCOA+ principles.
• Complete training assignments by their due dates and train for proficiency in process and supporting business systems.
• Execute the daily unit operations schedule, coordinating people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
• Work in a controlled cleanroom and perform assigned aseptic processing procedures.
• Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions by performing area disinfection as required to meet health authority requirements.
• Refine and improve manufacturing techniques to improve individual operational times.
• Verify training completion before performing GxP tasks.
• Author technically sound manufacturing operating procedures that promote efficient operations and comply with cGMP requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• For non-exempt employees, 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays and 3 optional holidays for non-exempt employees.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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