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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.
Our Lead 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.
Shift Available:
Sunday - Wednesday (with e/o Wednesday off), Onsite Day Shift, 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Execute operations described in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records
Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems
Demonstrate a strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work
Complete documentation required by governing controlled documents and batch records. Ensure that all documentation produced by their team is right first time.
Solve complex problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions
Easily approachable and maintains a desire to build and foster relationships while working through challenges/opportunities.
Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements
Evaluate team processing performance and communicate delays to leadership. Takes a proactive approach in resolving issues / bottlenecks.
Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge
Proficient in process systems and supporting business systems
Provide assistance setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures, as needed
Collaborate with support groups on recommendations and solving technical problems.
Ensure the shift works effectively in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete all production tasks required by shift schedule
Collaborate closely with Shift Supervisors/Managers to ensure seamless pass down and communication of operational status
Initiates deviations and supports investigations / CAPA development
Qualified as a deviation investigator and completes assigned investigations timely
Completes change actions for change controls or investigations
Initiates and facilitates triage calls, provides support to Management as needed
Identify and propose innovative solutions
Support writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements
Trains and qualifies others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations
Support production planning to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts as needed
Drive right first time (RFT) execution of manufacturing unit operations by providing direct training, guidance, and problem solving
Aid in daily work coordination and distribution as demanded through the production schedule
Maintain schedule adherence and cycle time. Report variances and communicate impact to cross functional groups and managers
Provide shift handover, as needed
Ensure shift notes communication is complete and accurate, as needed
Provide daily update summary to functional group for SQDCP, as needed
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
Cross-trained into multiple processes (as assigned) as operator / verifier
Leads cross-functional projects and ensure timelines and deliverables are adhered to
Attends Leadership Development training as development opportunity for career path as a future people leader
Shadows manager(s) on leadership tasks in preparation for potential future responsibilities (including but not limited to, preparing production schedule, running team meetings, providing technical feedback to colleagues, giving recognition when deserved)
Knowledge & Skills:
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.
Pre-requisites: Senior Associate in Manufacturing.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in cell therapy in Biopharmaceutical operations.
Or Associate / Medical Technical degree and 6+ years of Manufacturing Operations experience.
Or High School diploma/GED and 8+ years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
1 year of training experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
1 year of trouble-shooting technical issues on the manufacturing floor.
Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to cell therapy manufacturing.
Preferred Requirements:
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 .
Working Conditions:
Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, which require gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE), including by not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.
Required to carry and/or lift up to 30 pounds / 15 kg, several times a day, while handling production equipment and/or materials.
Required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds / 15 kg, several times a day, while handling production equipment and/or materials.
Work in areas that may have strong magnets.
Must be able to work in a BSL2/ML1 work environment handling human blood components.
Work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen.
Must be able to work assigned shift (Day, Evening, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
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Compensation Overview:
Summit West - NJ - US: $34.66 - $42.00per 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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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 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.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1596612
Updated: 2025-11-15 03:44:53.131 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
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