Manufacturing Associate I - Night Shift

at  BristolMyers 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 .
The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Associate role is to complete production assignments with high quality and timely output in a cellular therapeutic manufacturing environment.
Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred. Minimum of high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience: 0-2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience is desired or equivalent in work experience or education. Proven experience working on teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected. Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications. 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.

Description:

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required .
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Weighs and checks raw materials . Assembles, cleans and sanitizes process equipment, monitors processes.
• Completes work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area.
• Trains for proficiency in process systems ( i.e. Syncade MES and Oracle interfaces) and some supporting business systems ( i.e. Oracle, ETQ, BMRAM etc.).
• Assist with the revision and or creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
• Assists in maintaining material and components inventory level.
• Supports safe work environment.
• Work in teams and have continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other manufacturing teams throughout the production process in order to exchange information regarding the batch(s) in process.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

Travel Requirements: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment that requires gowning.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Required to carry and/or lift to 30 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Required to push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials
• Work in areas that may have strong magnets.
• Work in areas where handling human blood products (Biosafety Level 2) may be required .
• May work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen.

Job Description
The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Associate role is to complete production assignments with high quality and timely output in a cellular therapeutic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred. Minimum of high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 0-2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience is desired or equivalent in work experience or education.
• Proven experience working on teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications.
• 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

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Weighs and checks raw materials. Assembles, cleans and sanitizes process equipment, monitors processes.
• Completes work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area.
• Trains for proficiency in process systems (i.e. Syncade MES and Oracle interfaces) and some supporting business systems (i.e. Oracle, ETQ, BMRAM etc.).
• Assist with the revision and or creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
• Assists in maintaining material and components inventory level.
• Supports safe work environment.
• Work in teams and have continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other manufacturing teams throughout the production process in order to exchange information regarding the batch(s) in process.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred. Minimum of high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 0-2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience is desired or equivalent in work experience or education.
• Proven experience working on teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications.
• 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.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $53,000 - $67,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decid ed based on demonstrated experience.
For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers si te.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
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.