Bio-Process Associate 1st shift

Bristol Myers Squibb; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Massachusetts seeks a hands-on Bioprocess Technician to operate control systems in Biotechnology Pilot Plants, follow SOPs, maintain cleanroom conditions, and ensure cGMP compliance. The role requires a high school diploma with 1–2 years of process operations experience; an AS/BS is preferred.

This 100% onsite position includes shift work, training, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AS/BS preferred.
• 1–2 years of process operations experience required.
• Familiarity with cGMP clean room operations is a plus.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates control systems and processes in Biotechnology Pilot Plants as assigned.
• Prepares process buffers and reagents. Cleans equipment and maintains area in clean and orderly fashion.
• Recognizes and reports safety, maintenance and operational variances to area management.
• Communicates status of operations to area management in a timely manner.
• Follows detailed SOPs and batch records.
• Ensures compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Maintains files, records and equipment.
• Records data, logs activities and monitors processes.
• Achieves and maintains proficiency through training.

Skills

Process operations

Safety reporting

SOP adherence

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

AS or BS preferred

Job description

100% Onsite

Shift Timing 5am-5pm;

Rotational 2-week schedule. (Shift rotation: 3 days on (Sat, Sun, Mon), 2 days off (Tues, Wed), 2 days on (Thurs, Fri), 3 days off (Sat to Mon).

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates control systems and processes in Biotechnology Pilot Plants as assigned.
• Prepares process buffers and reagents. Cleans equipment and maintain area in clean and orderly fashion.
• Recognizes and reports safety, maintenance and operational variances to area management.
• Communicates status of operations to area management in a timely manner.
• Follows detailed SOPs and batch records.
• Ensures compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Maintains files, records and equipment.
• Records data, logs activities and monitors processes.
• Achieves and maintains proficiency through training.

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma with at least1 to 2 years process operations experience is required.
• A.A.S. or B.S. degree is preferred.
• Prior job-related experience required along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with general chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and cGMP clean room operations is a plus.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Prior experience following and documenting written instructions is required.
• Committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture
• Shift work and overtime required.

Additional Requirements:

• Selected candidates will be required to enter a structured training program and successfully complete all modules including Biologics orientation training, general knowledge training and job function training and successfully complete training module evaluations at 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month milestones.