Senior Specialist, IT Laboratory Systems

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The Specialist of Cell Therapy IT Laboratory Systems, provides supports the successful implementation of benchtop systems with the QC laboratories and manufacturing shopfloor benchtop systems through interaction with internal team members, peer and higher level customers as well as external service providers. The individual is responsible for coordinating and supporting the development and implementation of laboratory benchtop systems. The individual will support multiple IT projects/systems and ongoing work activities of moderate to high complexity. The individual will answer questions and resolve IT issues for QC and manufacturing benchtop systems.

Reporting into the IT organization the candidate will be primarily responsible for providing IT support for implementation of QC laboratories and Manufacturing benchtop systems. This individual will be a primary Point of Contact (POC) for any IT requests related to benchtop systems in Cell Therapy.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in pharma/biotech with specific expertise in supporting QC laboratory and manufacturing benchtop systems. The candidate needs to have an understanding of QC and shop floor systems and activities and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This position will report into the IT Manager, Lab System and support their overall goals and directives.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially regarding:
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Client focus
  • Verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) IT Architecture and IT Infrastructure including Networks, Servers, HMIs, Printers, Scanners, Switches, Firewall rules, Domains, etc.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment that support Biologics and clinical manufacturing.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment.
• Knowledge of IT Life Cycle Management (LCM).
• Understanding of computer system validation.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or MIS discipline or commensurate experience.
• Must have experience with supporting the implementation of Benchtop system used in QC laboratories and Manufacturing shop floor and IT Life Cycle Management (LCM) in a bio-tech manufacturing environment.
• Must have 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a biotech manufacturing and supply chain environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and how they relate to existing and new business systems and practices, primarily GxP.
• Sound understanding of a Cell Therapy QC and Manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Point of Contact (POC) services to benchtop business system owners for IT services
• Collaborate with other IT service groups to provide Support for IT requests for benchtop systems
• Coordinates Support activities related to benchtop systems
• Support the IT Life Cycle Management (LCM) program as well as the roadmap for all bench top systems
• Support Periodic reviews of Benchtop systems (as required)
• Support internal and regulatory inspections related to benchtop system (as required)

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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.

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