QC STAT Associate

QC Stat Associate

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. 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.

Night shift (5pm-5am rotational A2 and B2 schedules) therefore eligible for a 20% shift differential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine testing and data review of in-process and batch release samples of Bulk Drug Substance in a cGMP compliant environment.
• Perform routine assays such as UV-VIS Spectrometry, Titer, utility testing, personnel and environmental monitoring, Total Organic Carbon testing, and more complex assays including various HPLC methodologies (e.g., sialic acid).
• Perform activities to support lab operations such as housekeeping, alarm acknowledgement, reagent preparation, inventory management, material and reagent ordering, sample pickup and discarding, and execution of work orders.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures while working in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• May write and revise QC documents for managerial review and approval.
• May train colleagues on basic and some more complex test methods.
• Supports deviation investigations and laboratory investigations through data gathering or interview process. May lead no impact deviations and Lab Investigations.
• Identifies and escalates challenges & barriers to execution, suggests solutions, and participates in remediation while assisting with a broad range of troubleshooting activities.
• Actively and positively learns and participates in Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives in the team.
• Positive, supportive, and actively collaborates within the team and other sub-teams within QC or cross-functionally outside of QC.
• Complete all required tasks compliantly and safely while consistently and intentionally modeling BMS values (Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Urgency, Innovation, and Inclusion).
• Ability to understand and follow procedures while working in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent with some direct relevant experience (?15 year).
• Associate's degree in a technical, scientific discipline with ?9 years' experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a non-technical discipline with ?5 years' experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a Scientific relevant area with ?1 years' experience.
• Master's degree in a Scientific relevant area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment will be considered.
• Experience in analytical test methods such as UV/Vis, HPLC, TOC, and protein purification highly preferred.
• Knowledge of lab software applications (e.g., LIMS, ELN (LES/SmartLab), Empower) preferred.
• Excellent manual dexterity including proficiency in aseptic techniques desired.
• High attention to detail with strong general laboratory and good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, to complete assignments within defined time constraints.
• Ability to interpret and apply cGMPs, USP, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Demonstrates problem solving and analytical thinking skills.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but does not 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.

Compensation Overview: Devens - MA - US: $35.82 - $43.41 per hour. The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. 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.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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/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.

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