Clinical Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T - Bristol Myers Squibb

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Position Title:Clinical Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T

Location:Warren, NJ

The Clinical Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T will manufacture human blood derived cell therapies per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment of a multi-product clinical facility under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Clinical Manufacturing Associates adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team environment according to an assigned schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

This position is a member of the Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO) organization.

This posting is for the weekend shift Friday-Monday 8:00am-4:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of human cell therapy lots through cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
• Perform operations utilizing Aseptic technique
• Become fully trained and qualified in all aspects of assigned processes
• Develop a high level of technical knowledge of project(s)
• Weigh and measure in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.
• Adhere to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
• Record production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Work in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by schedule.
• Assist tech transfers in and out of the clinical facility.
• Motivated, team consciousness individuals are needed to fulfill job requirements. 
• No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
• Minimum of high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 2-5 years of relevant GMP manufacturing experience.
• On the floor experience which demonstrates proficiency and compliant schedule adherence is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs and the know–how to work within a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrates aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing systems.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment
• Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique
• General knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry
• Basic mathematical skills
• General understanding of cGMPs
• Technical writing capability
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices within industry
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.

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