Senior Bioprocess Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb•Devens, MA

6d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Bioprocess Associate uses current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in the execution of commercial manufacturing processes for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins used in medicines that are revolutionizing the treatment of serious disease. Shift hours are M-TH Nights 9.30pm-7.30am

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
A minimum of 2+ years of process operations experience in a biotechnology manufacturing facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
Practical knowledge of regulations such as GMP and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Prior experience successfully participating in work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected.
Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
Previous work experience where attention to detail and personal accountability is critical to success.
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions, where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
Revise and create process documents and assist with process related investigations
Train for proficiency in process automation and supporting business systems and in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area.
Operates primary production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. bioreactors, chromatography skids, media or buffer preparation equipment, etc.) as instructed.
Lead in maintaining material and components inventory level
Support a safe work environment and contribute to area specific initiatives associated with work safety
Weighs and checks raw materials. Assembles, cleans and sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes.
Completes work instructions and maintains a clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
Effectively uses in process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Trackwise, Maximo, etc.) to maintain production records.
Work on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions
Assist in revising and creating process documents (i.e., SOPs and Batch Records) and assist with process-related investigations.
Assists with reviewing batch and exception reports associated with each manufacturing lot, in conjunction with supervisor and Quality representative.
Aid with area specific initiatives associated with work safety

Benefits

wellbeing support
retirement and financial protection benefits
insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
3 optional holidays
paid sick leave
up to two paid volunteer days per year
summer hours flexibility
leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day