Bioprocess Associate
Bristol Myers Squibb
**Working with Us**
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 .
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
2. Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
3. Weighs and checks raw materials. Assembles, cleans, and sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes.
4. Completes electronic work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements. 5. Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. bioreactors, chromatography skids, media or buffer preparation equipment etc.).
6. Trains for proficiency in process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, Pi Vision) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP, Infinity, Maximo etc.).
7. Assist with the revision and or creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
8. Assists in maintaining material and components inventory level.
9. Supports safe work environment.
Knowledge and Skill:
+ Prior evidence of successful participation on work/study teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
+ Work/study experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success.
+ Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
+ Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.
Contacts:
Bioprocess Associates will work in teams and have continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other bioprocess teams throughout the manufacturing process in order to exchange information regarding the batch(s) in process. In addition there will be frequent contact with members of the Quality department with regard to inline sampling and variance investigation. Lesser but also important are interactions with Materials Management and Maintenance staff for supplies and repair of equipment. All Bioprocess Associates/Specialists will have daily contact with her/his supervisory staff for work assignments, coaching and general management discussions. Occasional contact with other line management staff relating to specific project responsibilities may be expected.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a state-of-the-art large scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). These roles require some contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, and steam.
Decision Making:
Works on assignments that are routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
Supervision Received:
Incumbents normally receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
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 scienceā¢ , 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 workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb
**Req Number:** R1588875
**Updated:** 2025-01-23 04:56:41.514 UTC
**Location:** Devens-MA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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