Lead Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

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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.

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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

BMS Cell Therapy Manufacturing seeks a Specialist, Lead Manufacturing Associate Cell Therapy that brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The candidate must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind. We are searching for enthusiastic, and innovative individuals with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Shifts Available:

Night Shift (6pm – 6am)

Rotational schedule including holidays and weekends, onsite

Responsibilities:

• Execute operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.

• Demonstrates strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work.

• Completes documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.

• Solves complex problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions.

• Performs tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements. Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.

• Sets up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures. Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.

• Collaborates with support groups on recommendations and solving technical problems.

• Help to ensure the shift works effectively in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete all production tasks required by shift schedule.

• Collaborates closely with Shift Managers to ensure seamless pass down and communication of operational status.

• Supports investigations.

• Identifies innovative solutions.

• Supports writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.

• Training others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.

• Working with production planning with leadership to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.

• Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.

• Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).

• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing

• Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.

• Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.

• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment. Cell separation techniques and automated equipment. Cryopreservation processes and equipment.

• Experience in the following preferred: Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.

• Cell expansion using incubators and single use bioreactors

Basic Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience

• Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience.

Working Conditions:

• Stand and Walk - Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time, throughout the day.

• Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.

• Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.

• Bend and Kneel - Required to bend or kneel several times a day.

• Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.

• Moving Head and Neck – Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.

• Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.

• Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.

• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include, but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.

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Devens - MA - US: $40.05 - $48.53per hour


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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R1604567 : Lead Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy Manufacturing