Bioprocess Associate II

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role of the Bioprocess Associate II is following detailed procedures and batch records ensuring compliance with

cGMP and safety requirements. The Bioprocess Associate works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature, where

judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Work is performed in a team environment

within a medium-scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional gowning through the processing areas and maintaining clean hygiene is a requirement to control established

environmental specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Operates control systems and processes supporting biologics process manufacturing.

· Operates primary production equipment and completes process operations within the assigned functional area (i.e.

bioreactors, chromatography skids, media or buffer preparation equipment, aseptic handling of mammalian cell culture,

conducting scale-up operations, etc.).

· Maintains files, records data, logs activities, and monitors processes

· Prepares process buffers, media and reagents.

· Cleans and Steam sterilizes equipment and maintains area in a clean and orderly fashion to support the manufacturing

schedule.

· Maintains area in a clean and orderly fashion to support the manufacturing schedule.

· Recognizes and reports safety, maintenance and quality events to area management.

· Communicates status of operations to area management in a timely manner.

· Achieves and maintains proficiency through training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

· Prior job related experience required along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and high level of attention to detail.

· Prior job related experience required along with demonstrated aseptic technique including manual dexterity, pipetting into

small vials and being able to close small caps in an aseptic manner is desirable.

· Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web based applications.

· Familiarity with general chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and cGMP operations is desirable.

· Work/study experience where attention to detail, adherence to written instruction, and personal accountability were critical

to success

· Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable with the ability to embrace a team based culture.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations and results to the operating staff and management as needed to

maintain production timelines and organizational goals.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma. Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a

B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry, or related discipline or its equivalent is desired. Experience in aseptic technique and

mammalian cell culture is desired. A minimum of 1 year of experience in biotechnology manufacturing facility or related industry

subject to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.

Physical Demands: This position is located a medium scale manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This role will require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching is required. Role also requires infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs). Repetitive use of arms/hand/wrists, grasping is also required. This position is a team based position that requires shift work, weekends, holidays and overtime. Work Environment: The work environment involves activities in a medium scale manufacturing facility, lab space and office space. The environment includes limited exposure to noise ( > 85 dBA), hazardous chemicals and equipment temperature extremes.

Travel: ·

This position requires up to 0% of travel

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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, disability or protected veteran status.

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