Senior Specialist QC Microbiology

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands is seeking a Senior Specialist, QC Microbiology to support in-process, final product, and stability testing, including environmental and facility monitoring. The role is on-site with a shift pattern, and involves data review, method troubleshooting, document revisions, CAPA, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree, 4+ years in microbiological QC, and strong technical writing, with experience in GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred.
• Netherlands: MLO level 4 required.
• 4+ years of relevant microbiological testing or QC experience in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with microbiological techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and clear communication with peers and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of LIMS and ELN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform method transfer/verification/validation, routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.
• Perform environmental/facilities monitoring and microbiological testing.
• Troubleshoot problems with minimal guidance and verify data and GMP documentation.
• Revise documents, manage CAPA and investigations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor others on QC test methods, processes, and procedures.

Skills

microbiological testing

GMP knowledge

technical writing

communication skills

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

MLO level 4 (Netherlands)

Tools

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

Responsible for supporting QC testing for in-process, final product, stability samples and for supporting environmental and facility monitoring, including data review/verification. Perform method troubleshooting, training, and transfer/validation. Execute document revisions, projects, deviations/investigations/CAPA, and continuous improvement efforts.

NOTE: this is on-site and on shift role. No remote work available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform method transfer/ verification/ validation, routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples. Perform environmental/facilities monitoring and microbiological testing.
• Anticipate and perform routine troubleshooting and problem solving with minimal guidance.
• Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for general and complex methods.
• Perform document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor others on QC test methods, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred. Netherlands: MLO level 4 required.
• 4+ years of relevant microbiological testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with microbiological techniques
• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Advanced knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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