Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy - Breyanzi, Activation

Lensa; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site presents an exciting opportunity to join the Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy team at a reputed biopharmaceutical company. This role involves manufacturing essential components for cell therapy, requiring a collaborative effort in a regulated environment. Candidates will be involved in hands-on tasks under strict adherence to quality standards, offering a unique chance to contribute to life-changing therapies and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing Operations is preferred.
• Basic understanding of regulations in cGMP/FDA.

Responsibilities

• Production of blood component lots following procedures.
• Performing tasks in a cleanroom environment ensuring quality.
• Recording production data in compliance with cGMP.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Basic mathematical skills

Technical writing capability

Basic understanding of cell culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate/ Medical Technical degree

High School diploma/GED

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Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy - Breyanzi, Activation

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Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

At Bristol Myers Squibb , we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Our Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy team manufactures human blood derived components per Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedures in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Manufacturing Associates adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shift Available:

• Quad 4, Wednesday - Saturday (with e/o Wednesday off), onsite overnight shift, 5 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.
• Please note, s tart and end times are subject to change based on business demands.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Production of blood component lots through selection, activation, transduction, cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
• Aseptic technique is required for most activities: tube welding, connections, and transfers, at minimum.
• Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.
• Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
• Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDocPs.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Motivated, team consciousness individuals are needed to fulfill job requirements.
• No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique
• General understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Basic mathematical skills
• General understanding of cGMPs
• Technical writing capability
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices
  
  

Basic Requirements:

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

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent walking, standing and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use pipettes, laboratory equipment, computers and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work in laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
• Jewelry, makeup, gum, nail polish, perfume/cologne and other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• C lean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.
• Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
• Routine exposure to human blood components.
• Restricted areas prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.
  
  

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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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BMS Has An Occupancy Structure That Determines Where An Employee Is Required To Conduct Their Work. This Structure Includes Site-essential, Site-by-design, Field-based And Remote-by-design Jobs. The Occupancy Type That You Are Assigned Is Determined By The Nature And Responsibilities Of Your Role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1592278

Updated: 2025-05-31 02:14:01.869 UTC

Location: Summit West-NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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