Material Handler, CAR T Warehouse Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Summit, NJ

14h • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler manages material needs and requirements for CAR-T production according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), working in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Warehousing Operations Management. The role requires compliance with regulatory requirements and close coordination with a team on an assigned production shift schedule. The Material Handler communicates production deviations and assists with quality investigations as applicable.

The position performs inventory and material-management activities, supports receipt of incoming apheresis materials, and prepares final-product shipments for couriers. It helps maintain production timing and on-time logistics while documenting material-handling information according to proper Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). Work may take place at both Summit and Warren, New Jersey sites and involves cleanroom and laboratory environments, including routine exposure to human blood components.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the cGMP/FDA-regulated industry and a general understanding of cGMPs.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Inventory control and/or management experience or knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree; OR an Associate/Medical Technical degree and 0–2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience; OR a High School diploma/GED and 2–4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
• Ability to work in an environment with blood-derived components.
• Ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Intermittent walking and sitting are required; ability to sit or stand for extended periods may be necessary.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation, and sufficient vision and hearing for the work environment.
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of biology, chemistry, medical, or clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counts, material stocking, and scrapping.
• Manage material expiry, allocation, and kitting, and maintain material condition requirements.
• Quantify and maintain materials in the production dispensary.
• Perform apheresis receipt of incoming raw materials and prepare final-product shipments for couriers.
• Maintain timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Record material-handling data and information clearly and concisely according to proper GDPs.
• Work in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by the shift schedule.
• Communicate production deviations and assist with quality investigations, as applicable.
• Work with blood-derived components and follow applicable regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Be available to work overtime when business requires.
• Work across both Summit and Warren, New Jersey sites.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support.
• Retirement and financial protection benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level