Assistant Scientist, Lab Operations- Cell Therapy

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Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

Lab Operations is seeking an Assistant Scientist to join our GMP focused team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment in the Viral Vector Determination and Testing (VVDT) labs. The candidate will play a key role in troubleshooting equipment, escalating corrective maintenance, and scheduling preventative maintenance visits. The candidate will also collaborate across VVDT and other functional support areas to provide support to VVDT operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular calibration and maintenance of regulated GMP lab equipment. (Biosafety cabinets, biochemical analyzers, incubators, etc.)
• Supervises vendors for calibration, preventative maintenance, performance verification and repair functions.
• Reviews and approves vendor executed calibration, maintenance, repair, and performance verification records for accuracy, completeness and compliance to Bristol-Myers Squibb standards.
• Works closely with and enters data into the site CMMS system.
• Ensures all calibration, PM, and performance verification records are filed appropriately after approval.
• Writes and supports deviations and investigations that result from calibration or performance verification failures along with developing and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Support the development, revision, and review of written procedures for calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of equipment.
• Support the development, review and approval of calibration and maintenance plans in site CMMS system.
• Supports the execution of equipment performance verification and process improvement studies.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures which govern the team and the equipment they manage in order to ensure compliance is held to the highest standard.
• Regularly reviews, prioritizes, and promptly responds to customer equipment performance verification and support requests.
• Provides technical support and guidance on calibration, equipment performance verification and validations issues. Interfaces with customers to ensure all expectations are being met.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all the members of supporting departments and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.
• Monitor and maintain cold storage equipment.
• General maintenance of the VVDT laboratory space including working cross functionally to ensure supplies are stocked and ordered. General cleaning as needed.
• Weekend work required

• BS or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, computer systems validation requirements and good documentation practices. Experience writing, reviewing, and approving GMP Documentation a plus
• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with a diverse workforce where individual initiative, accountability to the team, and professional maturity are required.
• Strong multi‐tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills. Ability to organize assigned tasks in a high paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks / assignments with others that may impact timely completion. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously.
• Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with extensive background in database systems. Innate ability to learn new software, such as corporate intranet and enterprise business.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software and systems, and inventory management systems, mainly Blue Mountain RAM.
• Ability to interact effectively with laboratory, QA and Facilities groups.
• Experience in validation of equipment a plus

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $65,000-$82,000 (for Washington state) plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience.

For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

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

COVID-19 Information
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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