Bristol Myers Squibb · 7 hours ago
Operations Associate, Cell Therapy Supply Chain (6AM-6PM)
Devens - MA - US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.81/hr - $37.33/hr
2+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company reimagining the future of cell therapy. The Operations Associate, Cell Therapy Supply Chain role is responsible for performing Supply Chain operations in direct support of the manufacture of Cell Therapy products, including tasks related to storage, processing, and packaging.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Deliver the right material, to the right location, at the right time while adhering to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. The ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
Perform routine Material Operations activities across the Cell Therapy Facility including cleaning and replenishment of materials, kit building, inventory cycle counting, and warehouse activities
Perform activities to directly support the manufacture of commercial and clinical Cell Therapy products: Final storage of finished Cell Therapy drug product into cryogenic storage, Receipt and processing of incoming patients’ apheresis material, Packaging of finished drug product into cryogenic shipper for shipment to patient
Complete CGMP forms and/or paper/electronic batch records
Perform SAP transactions as required and per SOP to build kits, replenish materials, cycle count inventory, and transfer material between bin locations
General understanding of working with controlled documentation in a Document Management System
Review incoming material paperwork for incoming patient material (apheresis) receipt
Use good documentation practices (GDocP) for all activities
Demonstration and general understanding of the concept and importance of Chain of Identity (COI)
Interact effectively with Materials Operations Staff, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Collaborate with cross-functional employees & department managers to solve work-related problems and perform run-the-business activities
Support the event escalation and triage process as it relates to deviations & CAPAs
Operate in a commercial CGMP multi-product environment
Job requires standing and walking within and between grade classified suites
Expectations of approximately 90% of time is spent in the operations space where the work is executed
Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and specialized gowning as required by procedures & signage. May work with hazardous material requiring additional PPE including respiratory protection (employee must be physically capable to wear a respirator)
Must be able to follow all controlled gowning requirements for entrance to suites with various grade level classifications (Grade 8 and CNC)
Qualification
Required
High school Diploma / GED
Minimum 2+ years of CGMP commercial biotechnology experience; Cell Therapy experience is preferred
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience to communicate problem statements and escalate concerns
ERP experience; preferably in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) transactions
Proven experience in triage of events and execution of deviations, CAPA, and other workflows in the Quality Management System (QMS); preferably in Infinity
Prior experience in kitting and delivery of raw materials and consumables to Manufacturing
Prior experience in handling of cold chain biological materials; prior experience with cryogenic storage (LN2) is preferred
Experience with health authorities (i.e., FDA) for audit support
Experience and familiarity with electronic systems including SAP, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) including Syncade and DeltaV
Safety and Quality mindset; proven ability to build a culture around these values and to communicate critical information clearly and in a timely manner to team and to manager as needed
Familiarity working in operational suites with various grade level classifications
Preferred
Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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