Associate, QC Analytical, B2 Shift, Cell Therapy - Bristol Myers Squibb
Devens, MA
About the Job
Working with Us
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 rich in diversity. 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 .
Position Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a QC Associate to join our QC Analytical team at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA. The QC Associate is responsible for supporting Quality Control bioanalytical testing for in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical and commercial cell therapy drug product. Additionally, the QC Associate may assist with investigations and continuous improvement efforts. The QC Associate role is stationed in Devens, MA and reports to the Manager, QC Analytical for the Devens CTF.
This position requires working shift work. The shift schedule is: Wednesday to Saturday 2 PM - 12 AM.
Key Responsibilities
+ Perform bioanalytical testing and data review of in-process, batch release, and stability samples of cell therapy drug product in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
+ Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned.
+ May train on additional test methods and provide support to a broader spectrum of testing responsibilities.
+ Support investigations through data gathering or interview process.
+ Apply scientific principles to analytical testing and the proper use of laboratory equipment.
+ Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
+ May participate in projects and continuous improvement efforts.
+ Perform other tasks as assigned.
+ Support for QC and manufacturing operations requires shift coverage consisting of weekdays, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather conditions. This position works the following shift schedule:
Qualifications and Experience
+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the physical or life sciences.
+ 0-2+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
+ Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices.
+ Prior experience in cell and molecular biology techniques (cell based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, aseptic technique) is preferred.
+ Knowledge of regulatory standards as they apply to GMP laboratories is preferred.
+ Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
+ Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) required.
+ Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred.
+ Ability to work in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
+ Ability to communicate effectively with peers and department management.
#LI-Onsite
#BMSCart
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1586113
Updated: 2024-10-11 03:10:47.926 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 rich in diversity. 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 .
Position Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a QC Associate to join our QC Analytical team at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA. The QC Associate is responsible for supporting Quality Control bioanalytical testing for in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical and commercial cell therapy drug product. Additionally, the QC Associate may assist with investigations and continuous improvement efforts. The QC Associate role is stationed in Devens, MA and reports to the Manager, QC Analytical for the Devens CTF.
This position requires working shift work. The shift schedule is: Wednesday to Saturday 2 PM - 12 AM.
Key Responsibilities
+ Perform bioanalytical testing and data review of in-process, batch release, and stability samples of cell therapy drug product in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
+ Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned.
+ May train on additional test methods and provide support to a broader spectrum of testing responsibilities.
+ Support investigations through data gathering or interview process.
+ Apply scientific principles to analytical testing and the proper use of laboratory equipment.
+ Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
+ May participate in projects and continuous improvement efforts.
+ Perform other tasks as assigned.
+ Support for QC and manufacturing operations requires shift coverage consisting of weekdays, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather conditions. This position works the following shift schedule:
Qualifications and Experience
+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the physical or life sciences.
+ 0-2+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
+ Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices.
+ Prior experience in cell and molecular biology techniques (cell based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, aseptic technique) is preferred.
+ Knowledge of regulatory standards as they apply to GMP laboratories is preferred.
+ Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
+ Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) required.
+ Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred.
+ Ability to work in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
+ Ability to communicate effectively with peers and department management.
#LI-Onsite
#BMSCart
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1586113
Updated: 2024-10-11 03:10:47.926 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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