Bristol Myers Squibb Hiring for Upstream Technical Lead (Night Shift) Full Time

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The Manufacturing Technical Lead works on routine manufacturing assignments as well as complex assignments where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required to drive issue resolution and process improvement. They will also play a large role in assisting the supervisors and operators with day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, automation work stoppages, equipment, document revisions, training, quality events and change controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e., Upstream: Media formulation equipment, glass washers, dispensary, bioreactors, harvest equipment or Downstream: Buffer equipment, glass washers, chromatography skids, membrane operations, column packing skids, etc.) in compliance with Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations

• Monitor processes utilizing business tools (i.e., Delta V, Syncade, OSI/Pi Historian, etc.) and supporting business systems (i.e., SAP, Trackwise, Maximo etc.) and troubleshoot as needed

• Identify changes controls and drive the coordination and implementation of projects pertaining to complex investigations, validation, and/or continuous improvements

• Support tech transfer team by ensuring that new processes are sustainable and transferrable

• Lead investigations and author and/or review CAPAs in alignment with QA floor

• Serve as a technical trainer for the shift; oversee completion of electronic work instructions and trainings, participate in performance review discussions, and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• Provide scheduling and work assignment guidance to peers as needed to meet shift/unit priorities and maintain operational efficiency

• Advise Shift Supervisor on process optimization opportunities and inform of work issues requiring management action

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline preferred, and 5+ years of process operations experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulated facility; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Strong technical and operational knowledge of either upstream and/or downstream unit operations

• Practical knowledge of regulations such as GMP and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Experience solving complex technical issues pertaining to biologics manufacturing

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing computer tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, attention-to-detail, and approachability

• Demonstrated ability to work as self-starter and handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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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