Pharmaceutical Development Technician - CSO CSPO

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision care

401(K)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a Permanent Union Pharmaceutical Development Technician for a 25 shift (7:00 am-3:30 pm). You will weigh, label, and prepare materials for clinical programs, handle domestic and international shipments, and maintain strict cGLP/cGMP standards.

The role requires an Associate Degree related to pharma operations and strong computer skills, with training provided to ensure competency and safety in handling hazardous substances.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate Degree in Science related to Pharmaceutical Development or Business related to Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs/systems is essential.
• Training and testing will be used to ensure competencies in Pharmaceutical Development.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, dispense and accurately label bulk drug substances, ingredients, dosage forms, packaging components, and all materials needed to support clinical programs and product development.
• Withdraw samples from material containers; transfer materials between buildings and within buildings by hand trucks or fork lifts.
• Setup, clean and operate all areas and equipment in weighing and dispensing processes.
• Record data per cGLP and cGMP regulations in paper and computer formats.
• Maintain warehouse, dispensaries and other operation areas.
• Perform receipt, reconciliation and put-away of inbound materials.
• Pack and ship regular and temperature-controlled shipments domestically and internationally.
• Perform physical and system pick of finished clinical supplies for domestic and international shipments.
• Pack finished clinical supplies and maintain cold chain packing guidelines.
• Perform inventory/cycle counts of finished supplies in New Brunswick.
• Perform drug re-labeling for domestic and international shipments.

Skills

Proficiency in computer programs/sy

Education

Two year Associate Degree in Science related to Pharmaceutical Development or Business related to Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent

Job description

Permanent Union Position – Pharmaceutical Development Technician – 25 Shift: 7:00 am-3:30 pm Site: New Brunswick Bldg: B105 Rate: $42.04

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Two year Associate Degree in Science related to Pharmaceutical Development or Business related to Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs/systems is essential. Technicians must maintain their skills and knowledge current with advances in the field of Pharmaceutical Development. Incumbents may attend internal or external training courses as approved by management. Training will be implemented to ensure PDT employees receive relevant training to facilitate the performance of their job responsibilities. Testing after training specific to an area will be an ongoing requirement. Interactive training modules will be used for training on specific competencies. If testing is not passed, the interactive learning and testing will be repeated. A pass/repeat summary of all testing on each module will be kept to assess the performance of the module.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position will require the employee to work with chemical, radiological and biological agents that may be hazardous to health if mishandled (including agents which may potentially affect development of the fetus). Assignments will be executed in laboratory, warehouse and process scale‑up facilities interchangeably. The employee will be required to follow all safety procedures and use personal protective clothing/equipment as provided by the company where specified. Disagreeable conditions including odors, heat, noise etc. may be experienced.

JOB FUNCTION – CLINICAL SUPPLY OPERATIONS INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN

Assignments within Integrated Supply Chain include, but are not limited to the following:

• Weigh, dispense and accurately label bulk drug substances, ingredients, dosage forms, packaging components, and all materials needed to support clinical programs and product development.
• Withdraw samples from material containers, transfer materials between buildings and within buildings by means of hand trucks or fork lifts.
• Setup, clean and operate all areas and equipment required in the weighing and dispensing process.
• Record data as per cGLP and cGMP regulations in both paper and computer formats, per established procedures.
• Maintain the warehouse, dispensaries and other operations areas in neat and tidy conditions.
• Perform the receipt, reconciliation and put‑away of inbound materials.
• Pack and ship both regular and temperature controlled, domestic as well as international shipments.

JOB FUNCTION – CLINICAL SUPPLY OPERATIONS REGIONAL LOGISTICS

Assignments within Regional Logistics include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform the physical and system pick of finished clinical supplies for domestic and international shipments, ensuring the accuracy of the items picked to the container level.
• Pack finished clinical supplies for domestic and international shipments.
• Pack temperature controlled shipments to maintain temperature range specified for the product, according to the provided cold chain packing guidelines.
• Perform inventory/cycle counts of finished supplies within New Brunswick.
• Perform drug re‑labeling activities and domestic and international shipment labeling.

Compensation Overview

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $42.04 per hour. The Pharmaceutical Development Technician - CSO CSPO position will be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Bristol Myers Squibb and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW) and its Local 4-438.

Benefit offerings

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following:

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well‑being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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Candidate Rights

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

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