Specialist I, Associate Engineer

Bristol Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The Specialist I, Associate Engineer is responsible for supporting the production of personalized cell therapy products for global clinical trials and commercial supply at the Bristol Myers Squibb Cell Therapy Manufacturing Plant in Bothell, WA. The Associate Engineer will join the Cell Therapy Lifecycle Management team under the Bothell Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) department. The Associate Engineer is expected to be a process subject matter expert for all manufacturing platforms at the BMS Manufacturing facility in Bothell. The Associate Engineer will be responsible for the implementation of cell therapy manufacturing technologies, including cross-departmental collaboration to enable facility fit, development of process documentation (Batch Records, Forms, etc), e-systems deployment, inspection readiness, and training. The Associate Engineer will support product and manufacturing facility lifecycle management, including commercialization and evolution of cell therapy products as well as changes required to enable flexibility in use of the manufacturing areas. The Associate Engineer will ensure the completion of all deliverables, critical to maintain production and supply redundancy. Work will heavily involve the use and management of quality records, stakeholder relationships with Quality Assurance, Cell Therapy Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities and Engineering, and Project Management organizations, and collaboration with other cell therapy sites within the BMS network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences/engineering or equivalent
• 0-2 years of relevant experience, experience in the cell therapy industry preferred
• Ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines as an individual contributor, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

• experience in the cell therapy industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Quickly and thoroughly learns cell therapy processes and equipment involved.
• Owner and impact assessor of change controls for process, manufacturing facility, and procedure changes.
• Functions as a technology and process subject matter expert.
• Applies continuous improvement tools to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies, and lead implementation efforts.
• Follows change management SOPs, standards, policies and directives, delivering a consistent flow of ongoing support production.
• Some measurable tactical achievements and 360 feedback indicative of confidence in ability to lead initiatives of limited scope.
• Represents MSAT and interfaces with other functions such as Cell Therapy Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management.
• Quickly learns from others and consistently steps up proactively.
• With some frequency, proactively supports other team members and helps them to be successful.
• Routinely seeks opportunities to learn BMS values.
• Excels in demonstrating one of the BMS values (Integrity, Innovation, Passion, Urgency, Inclusion, Accountability) and works to address perceived deficiencies.
• Supports the completion of quality records (change controls, deviations, Corrective and Preventative Actions), GMP training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees