Job Posting Title Manufacturing Associate, CAR T Media and Solution Preparation, Manufacturing Operations

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Position Title:

Manufacturing Associate, CAR T Media and Solution Preparation, Manufacturing Operations Quad 1, 2, 3 or 4

Direct Manager:

Manager, CAR T Media and Buffer Preparation

Location:

Summit West, S12

About Bristol-Myers Squibb:

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

Formulation of cell culture media and solutions in support of S12 CAR T manufacturing per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a controlled, cleanroom environment. This position is for the This position is for one of the following shifts, Quad 1 (Sunday – Every other Wednesday 5:00 am - 5:30 pm), Quad 2 (Sunday – Every other Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:30 am), Quad 3 (Every other Wednesday - Saturday 5:00 am - 5:30 pm) or Quad 4 (Every other Wednesday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 5:30 am). Start and end times are subject to change based on business demands.

This position is for the Manufacturing Organization.

This position requires Manufacturing Associate or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of media and solution preparation requirements for cell culture.
• Aseptic processing and lab techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in the ability to gown into applicable controlled areas per area classification specific requirements.
• Familiarity with cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, execute and document steps in a GMP batch record.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Background to include a basic understanding of biology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical processing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR High School diploma/GED and 3 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain up to date records for training on controlled, approved GMP procedures for Media and Solution preparation to support CAR T manufacturing.
• Assist with Lab Support activities: Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to move materials into the process suites and serve as a runner when needed.
• Participate in shift exchanges of information to ensure seamless operations.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only):

• - Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.
• - Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
• - Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
• Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.
• Use of reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
• Ability to work in the vicinity of strong magnets.
• Potential routine exposure to human blood components is possible.
• Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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