Bio Process Associate 2nd shift

Bristol Myers Squibb; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Shift differential

Holiday work

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Massachusetts is seeking a Bioprocess Associate/Specialist to support the execution of commercial manufacturing processes for therapeutic proteins in a cGMP environment. The role involves hands-on operation, adherence to SOPs, and working with primary production equipment.

A high school diploma is required; a BS in science or related field is preferred. This on-site position offers shift work (5pm–5am) with rotation and holiday coverage, plus a shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required. A BS in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline is desirable but not required.
• Prior evidence of successful participation on work/study teams with collaboration and results expected.
• Proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheets and web-based applications.
• Attention to detail and personal accountability are critical to success.
• Good interpersonal skills, attentive and approachable; maintains professional relationships with management and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures and recognizes deviations.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Weighs and checks raw materials; assembles, cleans, and sterilizes process equipment; monitors processes; completes electronic work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Trains for proficiency in operation of primary production equipment (bioreactors, chromatography skids, media/buffer prep, etc.).
• Trains for proficiency in process automation systems (DeltaV, Syncade, Pi Vision) and supporting business systems (SAP, Infinity, Maximo).
• Assists with revision/creation of process documents such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
• Assists in maintaining material and components inventory levels.
• Supports a safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Accountability

Education

High school diploma

B.S. in science/engineering/biochemistry or related

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade

Pi Vision

SAP

Infinity

Maximo

Job description

100% onsite required

shift differential included

Work Schedule: Shift: 5pm-5am

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

• Must be flexible to work on holidays
• Required 1+ years of experience in GMP environment

Job Description:

Principle Objective of position:

• The Bioprocess Associate/Specialist assists in the execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established electronic work
• instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Job Responsibilities:

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Weighs and checks raw materials. Assembles, cleans, and sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes. Completes electronic work instructions and maintains clean room
• environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area(i.e. bioreactors, chromatography skids, media or buffer preparation equipment etc.).
• Trains for proficiency in process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, Pi Vision)and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP, Infinity, Maximo etc.).
• Assist with the revision and or creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
• Assists in maintaining material and components inventory level.
• Supports safe work environment.

Education:

• High school diploma is required. Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is desired but not required.
• Prior evidence of successful participation on work/study teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected. Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
• Work/study experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.

Bioprocess Associates will work in teams and have continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other bioprocess teams throughout the manufacturing process in order to exchange information regarding the batch(s) in process. In addition there will be frequent contact with members of the Quality department with regard to inline sampling and variance investigation. Lesser but also important are interactions with Materials Management and Maintenance staff for supplies and repair of equipment. All Bioprocess Associates/Specialists will have daily contact with her/his supervisory staff for work assignments, coaching and general management discussions. Occasional contact with other line management staff relating to specific project responsibilities may be expected.