Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations

Bristol-Myers Squibb; New Jersey; On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement plan

Insurance options

Flexible time off

Holidays

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring for a Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations in Summit, NJ. The role focuses on Cryopreservation, storage, and handling of patient materials for CAR T manufacturing. Shift: Sunday-Wednesday, onsite day shift 5 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

The team emphasizes cGMP compliance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include maintaining sample custody, performing storage queries, and supporting investigations and deviations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Associate/ Medical Technical degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• High School diploma/GED with 2–4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient material throughout Cryopreservation, storage, distribution, transfer and disposal.
• Maintain sample tracking and chain of custody per GMP procedures.
• Destroy expired samples and materials per procedures.
• Perform sample queries and periodic storage reports.
• Assist investigations and deviations related to sample management.
• Collaborate with departments to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Maintain metrics for the Cryo Operations group.
• Facilitate cold-chain transfers of material as required.
• Support batch record executions and CAPA closures.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Cold chain storage

cGMP/FDA knowledge

Math basics

GDP understanding

Technical writing

MS Office

Inventory management

Biology/chemistry background

OT availability

Flexible shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate/ Medical Technical degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

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.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure.

If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

Our Specialist, Value Steam Cryo Operations is responsible for the Cryopreservation, movement, storage, control of manufacturing patient materials, and support of Liquid Nitrogen storage tanks and equipment at the CAR T manufacturing facility in Summit, NJ. Shift Available: Sunday - Wednesday (with e/o Wednesday off), Onsite Day Shift, 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Handling patient material throughout the material Cryopreservation, storage, distribution, transfer, and disposal.
• Maintaining sample tracking and chain of custody records in accordance with GMP requirements and written procedures.
• Ensuring that obsolete or expired samples and materials are destroyed and disposed of according to written procedures.
• Performing sample queries and periodic storage reports, as required.
• Assisting management with investigations and deviations related to sample management.
• Collaborating with other departments to identity and implement process efficiencies.
• Maintaining metrics for the Value Stream Cryo Operations group.
• Facilitating cold chain transfers of material, as required.
• Performs tasks for Cell Therapy products to support product Value Stream outputs according to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) following the current, approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time Cryopreservation support.
• Cryopreserve Patient material daily, store and manage Inventory of material in LN2 storage locations.
• Supports manual and electronic batch record executions, deviation investigations, and closure of CAPAs.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Ensures all documentation is correct and addresses procedural/documentation errors expeditiously and effectively.
• Work with management to ensure adequately trained personnel are available to perform all Value Stream Cryo Operations activities.
• Records patient material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Able to problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete tasks required by shift schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with cold chain sample storage and transfer.
• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• General understanding of cGMPs.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Inventory control and/or management.
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices.
• Available to work OT when business requires.
• Willing to work staggered day shift hours.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience.
• OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 0-2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
• OR High School diploma/GED and 2-4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.

Working Conditions: Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets (as assigned), which require gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE), including by not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection. Required to carry and/or lift up to 30 pounds / 15 kg, several times a day, while handling production equipment and/or materials. Required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds / 25 kg, several times a day, while handling production equipment and/or materials. Work in areas that may have strong magnets. Must be able to work in a BSL2 / ML1 work environment handling human blood components. Work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen. Must be able to work assigned shift (Day, Evening, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).

#LI-ONSITE BMSCART 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

Summit West - NJ - US: $31.90 - $38.65 per 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.

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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