Associate, Quality Control, Cell Therapy

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Associate, Quality Control to join our Cell Therapy QC team in Bothell, WA. The role focuses on GMP testing to support product release and in-process testing, with opportunities to troubleshoot analytical and microbiological assays.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years in a regulated environment, and offers a 3–4 day workweek schedule (Wed–Sat) with a 10% evening shift differential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and laboratory safety practices.
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to master new software programs.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform or support cGMP activities, such as sample management, product testing, raw material release, environmental monitoring sample collection and processing, and system and equipment maintenance support.
• Support sample management.
• Support assay transfer and method validation.
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and initiate Deviations, CAPA’s and Laboratory Investigations.
• Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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.

The primary focus of the Associate, Quality Control (QC) role will be to perform GMP testing to support product release and in-process testing. This role will also provide technical support and troubleshooting for analytical or microbiological tests.

• Perform or support cGMP activities, such as but not limited to, sample management, product testing, raw material release, environmental monitoring sample collection and processing, and system and equipment maintenance support.
• Support sample management.
• Support assay transfer and method validation.
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and initiate Deviations, CAPA’s and Laboratory Investigations.
• Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and laboratory safety practices.
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Computer proficiency as well as the ability to master new software programs.
• Experience working a GMP environment is preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years of regulated industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work hours: Wed-Sat (1330-0000) compensation will include additional 10% shift differential for working evening shift.

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.

Compensation Overview:

Bothell - WA - US: $35.29 - $42.77per hour

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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