QC Scientist, Analytical Trainer

Bristol-Myers Squibb; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement and financial protection

Insurance offerings

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit West, NJ, US is seeking a Subject matter expert to Own the QC Training Program, build training infrastructure, and lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure Right-First-Time lab operations. The role requires developing training KPIs, documenting procedures, and mentoring others in QC test methods and LIMS.

The candidate will collaborate with regulatory inspectors, drive improvements, and manage CAPA/deviation tasks while delivering high-quality training across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of analytical testing or QC experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with adult learning and laboratory techniques (cell-based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert on QC training program and adult learning; represent QC in cross-functional forums.
• Coordinate site activities to drive training effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Create and review training material, documentation, and procedures; authorship of technical documents.
• Develop, monitor, and report training KPIs and effectiveness to ensure Right-First-Time lab operations.
• Own QC Training Program, project, CAPA and deviation/investigation tasks; drive continuous improvement.
• Represent department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
• Train and mentor others on QC test methods, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Global Regulatory knowledge

cGMP compliance

Technical writing

Planning & time management

Communication

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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.

Position Summary

Own the QC Training Program; build and enhance QC training infrastructure while providing strategic direction to anticipate mid- and long-term department training needs. Develop, monitor, and report training KPIs and effectiveness to ensure Right-First-Time lab operations while driving training process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity. SME for laboratory training and adult learning. Represent QC in cross-functional training forums, planning meetings, project teams, and regulatory inspections. Interface with multiple groups while working independently to deliver exceptional results.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert on QC training program and adult learning. Represent QC in cross-functional training forums, planning meetings, and project teams.
• Coordinate site activities to drive and execute network alignment initiatives for training effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Create and review training material, documentation, and procedures.
• Author and review/ revise technical documents such as test methods, training SOPs, and/or trend reports as appropriate.
• Develop, monitor, and report training KPIs and effectiveness to ensure Right-First-Time lab operations.
• Anticipate mid- and long-term department training needs and perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving independently.
• Own QC Training Program, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent the department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
• Train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes, and procedures (e.g., Training Program, New Hire Onboarding, LIMS).
• Propose and implement improvements to training process to increase efficiency and productivity. - Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• Advanced skills in organizing, planning, priority setting and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
• Advanced ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred. Bachelor's degree in (bioanalytical) science with equivalent combination of work experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with adult learning and laboratory techniques (e.g., cell-based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, LIMS and aseptic technique).

Compensation Overview

Summit West - NJ - US: $92,880 - $112,548

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.