Senior Bioprocess Associate

Bristol-Myers Squibb; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Bioprocess Associate in Devens, MA to execute commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins under cGMP. Shift hours are M-TH Nights 9.30pm-7.30am, with responsibilities including operation of bioreactors and chromatography skids, and maintaining clean room and production records.

The role requires at least 2 years in GMP manufacturing, familiarity with SOPs, teamwork, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of GMP manufacturing process ops experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and SOPs.
• Experience in cross-functional teams with accountability and results.
• Proficient with common computer tools (word processing, spreadsheets, web apps).
• Attention to detail and professional accountability.
• Good interpersonal skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manufacturing tasks per SOPs with minimal instructions.
• Adhere to GMPs and SOPs.
• Revise and create process documents and assist investigations.
• Operate primary production equipment (bioreactors, chromatography skids, etc.).
• Maintain material and components inventory levels.
• Support safety initiatives and clean room compliance.
• Use automation systems (DeltaV, Syncade) to maintain records.
• Review batch and exception reports with supervisor and QA.
• Assist with revising batch records and SOPs.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Process operations

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

B.S. in science/engineering/biochemistry or related

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade

OSI/PI Historian

SAP

TrackWise

Maximo

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

The Senior Bioprocess Associate uses current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in the execution of commercial manufacturing processes for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins used in medicines that are revolutionizing the treatment of serious disease.

Shift hours are M-TH Nights 9.30pm-7.30am

Key Responsibilities

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions, where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Revise and create process documents and assist with process related investigations
• Train for proficiency in process automation and supporting business systems and in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area.
• Operates primary production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. bioreactors, chromatography skids, media or buffer preparation equipment, etc.) as instructed.
• Lead in maintaining material and components inventory level
• Support a safe work environment and contribute to area specific initiatives associated with work safety
• Weighs and checks raw materials. Assembles, cleans and sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes.
• Completes work instructions and maintains a clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Effectively uses in process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Trackwise, Maximo, etc.) to maintain production records.
• Work on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are moderately complex with minimal instructions
• Assist in revising and creating process documents (i.e., SOPs and Batch Records) and assist with process-related investigations.
• Assists with reviewing batch and exception reports associated with each manufacturing lot, in conjunction with supervisor and Quality representative.
• Aid with area specific initiatives associated with work safety

Qualifications & Experience

High school diploma is required. Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is desired but not required.

• A minimum of 2+ years of process operations experience in a biotechnology manufacturing facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
• Practical knowledge of regulations such as GMP and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Prior experience successfully participating in work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
• Previous work experience where attention to detail and personal accountability is critical to success.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.

Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US: $29.83 - $36.15per hour

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).

• wellbeing support
• retirement and financial protection benefits
• 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.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval
• 11 paid company holidays each year