Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Associate to support routine Cell Therapy manufacturing operations in Devens, Massachusetts. The role calls for enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, goal orientation, flexibility, and a strong focus on safety and quality. The associate performs manufacturing work in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMP), standard operating procedures, and batch records, and contributes to novel programs and operational improvements.

The position is onsite and works a 6 a.m.–6 p.m. rotating shift that includes weekends and holidays. Work takes place in a cleanroom and involves aseptic processing, exposure to human blood components, proximity to strong magnets, and daily use of personal protective equipment and cleanroom garments. The role includes physically demanding activities such as standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, kneeling, overhead reaching, twisting, and repetitive use of the arms, wrists, and hands.

The stated compensation range is $33.51–$40.61 per hour. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. Benefits may include wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and other time-off benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing, or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.
• Ability to work the assigned shift, which may include day, night, weekend, and holiday work.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing.
• Comfort with exposure to human blood components and close proximity to strong magnets.
• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including cell washing processes and automated equipment, cell separation techniques and automated equipment, and cryopreservation processes and equipment.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and performing the other listed production activities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and cleanroom garments daily.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline and relevant experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets.
• Experience with universal precautions for handling human-derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.
• Experience with cell expansion using incubators and single-use bioreactors.

Responsibilities

• Execute operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
• Apply strong practical and theoretical knowledge to assigned work and solve routine problems using existing solutions.
• Complete documentation required by process transfer and validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Perform tasks in compliance with safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
• Complete assigned training to develop necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Train others on SOPs and work instructions so they can successfully complete manufacturing operations.
• Support investigations and identify innovative solutions.
• Assist with setup of manufacturing areas, equipment, and fixtures.
• Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
• Write technically sound manufacturing operating procedures that promote effective and efficient operations and comply with cGMP requirements.
• Work with production planning to execute the daily unit operations schedule, including personnel, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
• Work in a cleanroom and perform aseptic processing.
• Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions, including non-viable particulate and viable microbial levels, through required area disinfection practices to meet global Health Authority requirements.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Paid vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and, for eligible non-exempt employees, 3 optional holidays.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED