Upstream Senior Bioprocess Associate

Profile

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.

The Senior Bioprocess Associate assists in the execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Responsibilities:

Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions, 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 sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes. Completes electronic work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements. Operates primary production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. bioreactors, media preparation equipment etc.) as instructed. Effectively uses in process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Trackwise, Maximo etc.) to maintain production records. Revises and creates process documents with little to no instruction, assists with process related investigations. Leads in maintaining material and components inventory level. Assists with reviewing batch and exception reports associated with each manufacturing lot, in conjunction with supervisor and Quality representative. Provide assistance for areas specific initiatives associated with work safety

Qualifications:

High school diploma is required. Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is desired but not required.

A minimum of 2 years of process operations experience in a highly automated biotechnology manufacturing facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.

Practical knowledge of regulations such as GMP and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Prior evidence of successful participation on work teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected

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

Previous work 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.

This position is for a 5AM-5PM shift which includes working every other weekend and some holidays.

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.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com