Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Summary:

The primary role of the downstream Purification Process Operator is following detailed procedures and batch records insuring compliance with CGMP and safety requirements.  The Process Operator works on assignments that is moderately complex in nature, where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.  Work is performed in a team environment within a medium-scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  Additional gowning through the processing areas and maintaining clean hygiene is a requirement to control established environmental specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:  The Process Operator

• Operates control systems and processes supporting biotechnology downstream Purification manufacturing. 

• Maintains files, records data, logs activities, and monitors processes. 

• Prepares process buffers and reagents.

• Cleans and Steam sterilizes equipment and maintains area in a clean and orderly fashion to support the manufacturing schedule. 

• Recognizes and reports safety, maintenance and quality events to area management. 

• Communicates status of operations to area management in a timely manner.

• Achieves and maintains proficiency through training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Prior job related experience required along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

• Familiarity with general chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and cGMP operations is a plus.

• The nature of the position demands a high level of attention to detail.

• Prior experience following and documenting written instructions is required.

• The successful candidate will be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team based culture.

• Rotating shift work, weekends, holidays and overtime required. 

• The selected candidate will possess excellent written and verbal skills to communicate expectations and results to the operating staff and management as needed to maintain production timelines and organizational goals.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• The successful candidate will have a high school diploma with a minimum of 1-3 years process operations experience

• A.A.S. or B.S. degree is preferred.

Physical Demands

The Process Operator Position requires frequent dexterity movements such as walking, bending and reaching with repetitive hand movements to operate valves, hoses, piping and process control systems.

Work Environment

The Process Operator Position is primarily inside work which may require working within teams as well as working alone.  Chemical handling   and the ability to wear personal protective equipment is a requirement of the position

This posting is for a 12 hour day shift position.

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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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