At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.
This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
Position Summary
The Specialist position is responsible for performing routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples in accordance with BMS policies, standards, procedures, and Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements to support the Quality Control Analytical department in the Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) CAR T Manufacturing facility located in Summit, NJ. Additionally, this role may support testing for method transfer, validation, and verification as well as document revisions and supporting investigation related tasks.
Shift: Wed to Sat PM 1:30pm to 11:30pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- ✓Perform routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.
- ✓May perform testing for method transfer/validation/verification.
- ✓Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for general methods.
- ✓May perform document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts.
- ✓Train analysts on general job duties.
- ✓Perform other tasks as assigned.
Safety Requirements and Essential Physical Demands
- ✓Ability to lift up to 45 lbs at floor and waist height (commonly <20 lbs), lift up to 10 lbs overhead, and push or maneuver carts to transport materials.
- ✓Ability to operate and handle scissor lift carts requiring 15–20 lbs of initiation force.
- ✓Ability to perform frequent pipetting and laboratory tasks within a biological safety cabinet, including prolonged seated work.
- ✓Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required PPE (e.g., lab coat/frock, gloves, safety shoes, eye/face protection) during work shift, including cryogenic gloves as needed.
- ✓Ability to safely handle chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals.
- ✓Work may involve handling liquid nitrogen and other cryogenically cooled materials.
- ✓Ability to use step stools to reach and handle materials.
Qualifications
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- ✓Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret, and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
- ✓Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
- ✓Problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
- ✓Experience with writing technical documents preferred.
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science.
- ✓2+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
- ✓Demonstrated experience in cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, and aseptic technique).
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview
Summit West - NJ - US: $34.82 - $42.19per hour