Kilo Lab Technician – API/ADC Process & GMP

Bristol-Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring a Pharmaceutical Development Technician for the Kilo Lab in New Brunswick, NJ. You will support process scale-up, operate and maintain lab equipment, and ensure compliant data collection for cGLP/cGMP.

The role requires an associate degree in science or equivalent, plus experience with APIs/ADC manufacturing and proficiency in SAP, DeltaV, and Microsoft Office. This is an on-site, permanent position with union backing.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate Degree in science or equivalent.
• Partial completion of a Bachelor Degree in science or equivalent, or demonstration of accredited specialized process engineering training program would be considered in lieu of Associate Degree.
• Practical experience working in a laboratory setting would be highly desired, especially if it involved Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• cGMP experience in the pharmaceutical industry, is highly desired.
• Attention to detail is critical for both compliance and safety.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs/systems, is essential. Including but not limited to SAP, DeltaV, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with scientists, is essential.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to learn new technologies and processes as required, demonstrating eagerness to contribute to innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kilo Lab Operations team with process scale-up activities.
• Set up, operate, sample, clean and data acquisition from all process and utility equipment required in the manufacturing process such as reactors, dryers, mills, pumps, meters, tanks, scrubbers, etc.
• Executing and documenting all unit operations such as reaction, extraction, distillation, crystallization, filtration, drying, mixing, milling, filling, lyophilization, solids handling, and other new and available technologies when needed.
• Proper operation of process controls such as Delta V, pneumatic equipment, etc.
• Staging and storing materials such as raw materials, intermediates, products, hazardous waste, etc.
• Recognize abnormal operating conditions with proper response including immediate notification to supervision.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Record data as per cGLP and cGMP regulations in both paper and computer formats, per established procedures.
• Strict adherence to GMP, federal, state, and local regulations is required.
• Proficiency in operating and understanding principles of commonly used manufacturing equipment and test equipment used for in-process testing must be demonstrated following training.
• Some projects will require working in clean/aseptic areas and high potent/containment areas using established handling procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Independent work

Collaboration skills

Education

Associate degree in science

Partial bachelor degree in science

Tools

SAP

DeltaV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring a Pharmaceutical Development Technician for the Kilo Lab in New Brunswick, NJ. You will support process scale-up, operate and maintain lab equipment, and ensure compliant data collection for cGLP/cGMP.

The role requires an associate degree in science or equivalent, plus experience with APIs/ADC manufacturing and proficiency in SAP, DeltaV, and Microsoft Office. This is an on-site, permanent position with union backing.