Associate, QC Systems and Support

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands seeks an Associate QC Systems and Support to plan and perform sampling and visual inspection of incoming goods, ensuring materials meet quality standards prior to use or distribution. You will work with CELabs, SAP, and SmartQC, supporting GMP documentation review, data verification, CAPAs and deviations, and maintaining chain of custody and inventory records.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, training others, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Problem-solving ability with a technical mindset.
• Clear communication with peers and management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team and meet deadlines.
• Experience with writing technical documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform sampling and visual inspection of incoming goods.
• Maintain sample tracking, labelling and chain of custody records.
• Perform GMP data verification and contribute to method trending.
• Maintain inventory and support distribution of QC samples.
• Train others on general job duties.
• Organize shipment of samples to outside testing labs.
• Support CAPA and deviation/investigation tasks and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory understanding

Problem solving

Effective communication

Teamwork and time management

Technical writing (preferred)

Education

MLO level 4 or higher

2+ years in a regulated environment

Tools

CELabs

SAP

SmartQC

LIMS

ELN

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands

Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it!

The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.

Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer!

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands, visit us at bms.com/nl or careers.bms.com/nl

Position Summary

The Associate QC Systems and Support is responsible for planning and performing sampling and visual inspection of incoming goods, ensuring materials meet quality standards prior to use or distribution. This role supports GMP documentation review, data verification, and method trending while contributing to CAPAs, deviations, and continuous improvement efforts. The Associate maintains sample tracking, chain of custody, and inventory records in accordance with written procedures, coordinates external lab shipments, and utilizes electronic systems such as CELabs, SAP, and SmartQC to perform and document activities. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a safe and organized lab and training others on general job duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform routine management of in-process, final product and stability samples and QC data throughout the sample lifecycle from receipt to disposition. Performs periodic sample and data inventory maintenance activities.
• Ensure samples and materials are appropriately labelled and maintain sample tracking, labelling and chain of custody records in accordance with written procedures.
• Perform data compilation, GMP documentation review, and data verification to support method trending and GDocP adherence.
• Maintain inventory and support distribution of QC samples and materials to functional groups as scheduled or requested. Record performance metrics for the sample management group.
• Plan and perform sampling and visual inspection of incoming goods.
• Organize shipment of samples to outside testing labs, as needed.
• Support document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab by performing routine housekeeping and maintenance activities, including equipment cleaning, restocking supplies, and solution preparation.
• Use electronic systems such as CELabs, SAP, SmartQC to perform and document the activities.
• Train others on general job duties.
• Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.

Reporting Relationship

The Technician QC Systems and Support will report into QC Management

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Experience with writing technical documents preferred.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications :

• NL: MLO level 4 or higher preferred, equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Two or more years of relevant experience in a regulated environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in LIMS and knowledge of Chain of Identity and Chain of Custody.
• Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices.
• Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferre