Manufacturing Technician

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.

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The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Technician 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:

0-1 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.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 SAP 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 (US Only):

• 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.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, mandatory bi-weekly overtime and holidays in a 12-hour shift structure.

Shift: Sunday-Tuesday, alternating Wednesday's, 5AM-5PM