Associate, QC Microbiology, (A1), Cell Therapy

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Job Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a QC Associate to join our QC Microbiology team at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA.  The QC Associate is responsible for supporting Quality Control microbiological in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical and commercial cell therapy drug product.  Additionally, the QC Associate will support clean utilities systems testing, environmental monitoring within the manufacturing environment, and may assist with investigations and continuous improvement efforts.  The QC Associate role is stationed in Devens, MA and reports to the Manager, QC Microbiology for the Devens CTF.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and data review of in-process, batch release, and stability samples of cell therapy drug product in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Perform environmental and clean utilities monitoring within the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned.
• May train on additional test methods and provide support to a broader spectrum of testing responsibilities.
• Support investigations through data gathering or interview process.
• Apply scientific principles to testing and the proper use of laboratory equipment.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
• May participate in projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Support for QC and manufacturing operations requires shift coverage consisting of weekdays, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather conditions.  This position works the following shift schedule:
  • AM Shift: Sunday to Wednesday 6AM – 4PM

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the life sciences.
• 0-2+ years of relevant microbiological testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices.
• Prior experience in microbiology techniques (endotoxin, sterility, environmental monitoring, process gas & water testing, aseptic technique) is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards as they apply to GMP laboratories is preferred. 
• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) required.
• Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and department management.

If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients’ lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while ma