QC Microbiology Specialist

Bristol Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

1d • $39 - $48

About The Position

The primary focus of the Quality Control (QC) Micro Specialist, role will be to perform GMP testing to support product release, in-process testing and transfer/validation activities. This role will also provide technical support and method troubleshooting for microbiological tests. Responsibilities will also include projects, deviations/investigations/CAPA, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of regulated industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in microbiological techniques with a focus on Microbial Identification (e.g. Maldi-TOF, environmental monitoring, growth promotion and aseptic technique)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required, preferably in science

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Experience with writing technical documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements accurately and completely.
• Perform Microbial Identifications of environmentally isolated organisms using Maldi-TOF technology.
• Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
• Experience with writing technical documents preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• May perform testing for method transfer/ validations/verifications.
• Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for general methods.
• May perform document revisions, projects, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts

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.
• Work-life benefits include: 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 Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include 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.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

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