Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations (in Summit, NJ)

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your role as a Material Handler in CAR-T Warehouse Operations will make a meaningful impact. In this dynamic position, you'll manage material needs for groundbreaking cell therapy production, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards. Collaborate within a diverse team to optimize inventory control and logistics while contributing to life-changing therapies for patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. If you're ready to challenge yourself and be part of a transformative mission, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse teams

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing/Operations required.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control and manage material expiry and allocation.
• Work in a team to ensure timely logistics and maintain production schedules.
• Record material handling data accurately according to GDPs.

Skills

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

Understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate/Medical Technical degree with 2 years of experience

High School diploma/GED with 4 years of experience

Job description

Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations

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 rich in diversity. 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.

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.

The Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations manages material needs/requirements for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Warehousing Operations Management. Material Handlers must 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.

Shifts Available:

• Quad 1 & Quad 3 (Day Shift) also available
• Quad 2 - Sunday - Wednesday 4pm - 2:30am
• Quad 4 - Wednesday - Saturday, 8pm - 6:30am

Responsibilities:

• Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking, scrapping, at a minimum.
• Manages material expiry, allocation, kitting, and maintains material condition requirements.
• Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary.
• Perform apheresis receipt of incoming raw materials and prepares final product shipments for couriers.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise format according to proper GDPs.
• Works in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.
• Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Available to work OT if/when business requires.
• Flexible to work across both Summit and Warren NJ sites if needed.

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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 is a plus

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
• OR High School diploma/GED and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
• Willing to work staggered shift hours if needed

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.
• Ability to lift from 25-50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work around 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.
• Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Clean 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.
• Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.