**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 . **Key Responsibilities** **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + **Execute routine Bioburden, Endotoxin, and Microbial Identification testing in accordance with SOPs, safety, and cGMP guidelines to support the release and stability of finished products, raw materials, in-process materials, and various** **"components.** + **Perform clean utility sampling/monitoring on critical operating parameters for equipment and instrumentation to ensure standard** **"operation (Weekends only)** + **Identify, report, and document deviations from established test methodologies, specifications, and alert limits.** + **Maintain up to date knowledge of cGMP, job related SOPs and complete all assigned training on time.** + **Coordinate sample receipt, logging, tracking, storage, distribution and archival.** + **Work closely with subject matter experts with regards to discrepancy reporting, investigations and CAPAs associated with the process.** **Qualifications & Experience** + **BS/BA in** **"Biological, Chemical/Life Sciences, or its equivalent in experience.** + **Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in a regulated microbiology laboratory preferred.** + **Excellent manual dexterity including proficiency in aseptic and pipetting techniques.** + **Experience executing Bioburden, autoclaves, micro-ID methods, and endotoxin testing.** + **Experience requiring one to work independently as well as part of a team, to complete assignments within defined time constraints.** + **Demonstrated ability to concurrently conduct multiple routine tasks, procedures, and operations effectively and consistently.** + **Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.** + **Demonstrated ability to be resilient and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment is essential.** + **Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new information, technologies, and processes.** + **Demonstrated ability for efficient time management.** + **Knowledge of basic electronic systems including proficiency with Microsoft based platforms.** **This position is Sunday through Wednesday 1st shift position. 0700 - 1700.** **Contacts:** **Will work in teams and have continual interactions with team members as well as other sub-teams within and outside the Quality Control organization to exchange information regarding testing completion, in-process, and planned activities. Daily interaction with management and team leads. Routine contact with management for coaching and general performance management discussions. Occasional contact with other line management staff relating to specific projects may be expected.** **Working Conditions:** **QC Associates primarily work in GMP laboratory and follow techniques which require one to be alert, giving a high attention to detail, to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to handle hazardous material.** **Overtime work may be required on weekdays, weekends, holidays and during adverse weather conditions in support of manufacturing facility.** 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 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/ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1587157 **Updated:** 2024-11-13 03:12:21.753 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.