Senior Parenteral Manufacturing Technician

Socket.dev; Manatí (PR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Time Off

11 paid company holidays

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Parenteral Manufacturing Technician for its Manati, PR facility. The role involves operating complex aseptic and isolator-based processes to manufacture proteins, including formulation, filling, and lyophilization.

Required are an Associate degree with 7 years of pharma experience or a Bachelor's with 5 years in parenteral manufacturing. The position follows a 3rd shift schedule and adheres to cGMP/EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field with seven years of pharmaceutical experience OR Bachelor degree with five years in parenteral manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and provide resolutions.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, EHS procedures, and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing operations using aseptic processing and isolator technology.
• Monitor critical process parameters and maintain production records.
• Support quality investigations, validation activities, and area cleaning and housekeeping.

Skills

Troubleshooting

cGMP knowledge

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Aseptic equipment

Isolator technology

HMI/SCADA systems

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Role summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Parenteral Manufacturing Technician for their Manati, PR facility. This role involves performing complex manufacturing operations using aseptic processing and isolator technology, including protein formulation, filling, lyophilization, CIP/SIP, and VHP decontamination. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment failures, monitoring critical process parameters, maintaining documentation, and supporting quality investigations and validation activities. The position requires an Associate degree with 7 years of pharmaceutical experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of parenteral manufacturing experience. The role operates on a 3rd shift schedule (10 PM - 6:30 AM) and requires adherence to cGMPs and EHS procedures.

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform mechanical evaluation and troubleshooting
   • Performs initial evaluation and minortroubleshooting diagnosis of manufacturing equipment e failures.
   • Supports maintenance personnel in major troubleshooting diagnosis activities.
2. Perform complex and highly technical manufacturing operations of aseptic processing and/or isolator technology such as Diafiltration and Concentration of Proteins, Formulation of Proteins, Filling of Proteins in syringes and Vials within Isolators / Barrier Systems or in aseptic area / Barrier Systems or process, Lyophilization process with Automatic Loading within loading Lyophilizers on aseptic environment, Clean in Place (CIP) and Steam in Place (SIP) process in different systems, Decontamination of Barrier System with Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), Sterilization cycles with Steam Autoclaves and Dry Heat Ovens and Tunnels, and gloves leak test.
   • Operates in an efficient manner of the manufacturing processes to maximize product yield of products.
   • Monitors critical process parameters and proactively takes necessary action to prevent process deviation and/or product losses.
   • Maintains housekeeping within controls and aseptic environments, according to procedures.
   • Handle Hazardous and Non hazardous waste according to EHS procedures.
   • Receives, verifies and maintains all production records and transaction documents and in compliance with established procedures including computer generate transactions.
   • Receives, handle, verifies and weights excipients, drug substances, and/or active ingredients Performs systems integrity test such as isolators, ultra filtration skid, distribution systems, Percentage of time 30% 55% error free filters and gloves as required.
   • Verify calibration status of critical instruments before process operation.
   • Complete production documentation legible, error free and on time following good documentation practices.
3. Performs other duties to support other functional areas such as:
   • Assist manufacturing activities in other areas within operations as required.
   • Initiates, participates, and assists in resolution of quality investigations.
   • Audits batch records and documentation, as required.
   • Revises and improves procedures and develops new SOPs based on observations and experiences.
   • Participates in special projects, during audits and regulatory inspections as required.
   • Participates and assists in area validation and qualification activities.
   • Supports the Annual Requalification Program by assuring plan execution on established timeframe 4.
   • Attends to all mandatory training meetings for EHS and Company Policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate degree in a technical field with seven (7) years of experience in the pharmaceutical field or, Bachelor Degree with five (5) years experience in a Parenteral Manufacturing /Finishing in the Pharmaceutical Industry or Isolation technology.
• Basic writing skills when completing area documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and provide resolutions using appropriate problem solving methodology.
• Basic knowledge on Computerized, PLC control equipment, procedures and new scientific processes and how to troubleshoot them.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to provide job training, theoretical and/or On the Job, for new employees following the Parenteral Operations Department Qualification Curriculum.
• Knowledge on critical process parameters and their impact in product Knowledge in steam sterilization, depyrogenation, filtration sterilization, lyophilization and isolators technology.
• Understanding of Process Equipment set-up and able to perform it repeatedly and according to SOPs.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve complex issues and day-to-day situations.
• Excellent leadership characteristics, accountability and commitment.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend detailed technical information and directions and read procedures and documents in English/Spanish Text (e.g. SOPs, Batch Records, etc.)
• Team player and collaborating skills Knowledgeable in cGMP’s, process area, documentation, safety, EHS and hygiene practices.
• Functional and basic technical knowledge of complex and automated equipment (computer, or PLC control) operation and troubleshoot using the interface systems.
• Skill in performing detailed tasks and documenting information.
• Ability to enter data into a computer and perform complex process transactions.
• Skill in accurate visual inspection for set-up, product and components defects).
• Skill in basic mathematical applications.
• Skill in navigating through and performing transactions in mfg computer systems (HMI, hand held computers).
• Ability to relate and convert from metric to/from English units Ability to plan and/or follows work schedules, set priorities Strong organizational skills.
• Able to wear sterile gowns, mask, and full face respirators and able to use Full Face Mask, Latex/Nitrile Gloves, and disposable uniforms on a daily basis.
• Willing to work irregular hours, rotative shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to operate pallet jack

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

Manati - PR - US: $20.88 - $25.29 per 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

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