Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy - Breyanzi, Media

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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 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 .

AtBristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS's continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

Purpose and Scope of Position:
Manufactures human blood derived components per Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedures in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Manufacturing Associates adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions.
Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shifts Available:
This position is for Breyanzi Media, with the potential to be on one of the following quads:
Quad 1: 6 am – 6:30 pm (Sunday - Every other Wednesday)
Quad 2: 3 pm – 3:30 am (Sunday - Every other Wednesday)
Quad 3: 5 am – 5:30 pm(Every other Wednesday - Friday)
Quad 4: 3 pm – 3:30 am (Every other Wednesday - Friday)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Production of blood component lots through selection, activation, transduction, cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.

Aseptic technique is required for most activities: tube welding, connections, and transfers, at minimum.

Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.

Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.

Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDocPs.

Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.

Motivated, team consciousness individuals are needed to fulfill job requirements.

No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Competencies:
Knowledge/ Skills, and Abilities:
Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique

General understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing initiatives

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

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree

or Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 2 years of Manufacturing

or Operations experience or High School diploma/GED and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.

Working Conditions:
Intermittent walking, standing and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.

Physical dexterity sufficient to use pipettes, laboratory equipment, computers and documentation.

Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Must have the ability to work in laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.

Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.

Jewelry, makeup, gum, nail polish, perfume/cologne and other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.

Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.

Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.

Routine exposure to human blood components.

Restricted areas prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.

Why You Should Apply:

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to ******. Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients' lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Join us today.

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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 workplaceaccommodations/adjustmentsand ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplaceaccommodation/adjustmentprior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonableaccommodations/adjustmentsin completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to******. Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibilityto access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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