Associate 3 Manufacturing - Cell Therapy

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

Our Associates perform a crucial role in driving our novel cell therapy programs by supporting routine manufacturing operations. We are searching for innovative, intellectually curious individuals with a general understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy. Successful candidates must be goal-oriented and flexible, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently on a team while demonstrating safety, quality, and GMP compliance at all times.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Execute operations as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records
• Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge
• Train for proficiency in process systems and some supporting business systems
• Work within a controlled cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing (as assigned; maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements
• Able to train new operators
• Role models and leaders for the culture of compliance
• Controlled document & Deviation authoring, change impact assessment and action owner
• Demonstrate a strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work
• Can represent department in cross-functional department collaborations
• May before Team Lead duties as needed / delegated
• Complete documentation required by governing controlled documents and batch records
• Solve complex technical problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions
• Train others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• A minimum high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• MBO 3 of 4 in science related field and/or equivalent
• Experience:
• 3+ years of cGMP cell therapy manufacturing, bioprocessing manufacturing, or relevant experience and education
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing
• Peer-level on the floor leadership experience which demonstrates proficiency and compliant schedule adherence is highly desired
• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable
• Maintain a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment. Cell separation techniques and automated equipment. Cryopreservation processes and equipment.
• Cell expansion using incubators and single use bioreactors

We will be recruiting 10people for this role.

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R1594877 : Associate III Manufacturing, Cell Therapy