Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA, to support routine manufacturing operations under cGMP in a cell therapy environment. You will execute SOP-driven tasks, document batch records, and work across shifts with safety and quality at the forefront.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in cGMP bioprocessing or cell therapy, strong aseptic skills, and the ability to train others while adhering to GMP standards and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in cGMP bioprocessing/manufacturing or cell therapy environments.
• Ability to work in cleanroom and aseptic processing settings.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute operations per SOPs and batch records in a cell therapy setting.
• Document activities and ensure compliance with quality systems and GMP.
• Assist with facility and equipment setup and commissioning activities.
• Train others on SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing operations.
• Support investigations and identify process improvements.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Aseptic processing

Cleanroom environment

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

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.

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.

BMS Cell Therapy Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy that brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The candidate must be goal‑oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind. We are searching for enthusiastic, and innovative individuals with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Shifts Available

6am - 6pm, rotating shift including holidays and weekends, onsite

Responsibilities

• Execute operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
• Demonstrates strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work.
• Completing documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Solves simple problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions.
• Performs tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
• Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Training others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
• Supports investigations.
• Identifies innovative solutions.
• Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures. Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
• Writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.
• Training others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
• Working with production planning to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
• Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.
• Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing.
• Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
• Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.
• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment. Cell separation techniques and automated equipment. Cryopreservation processes and equipment.
• Experience in the following preferred: Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.
• Cell expansion using incubators and single use bioreactors.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma and 3+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience.
• Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline and relevant experience is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

• Stand and Walk - Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time, throughout the day.
• Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.
• Bend and Kneel - Required to bend or kneel several times a day.
• Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.
• Moving Head and Neck – Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.
• Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.
• Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include, but not limited to; safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.

Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US: $33.51 - $40.61per 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).
• 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.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time‑off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

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

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Position Information

R1607668 : Senior Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA