Associate II Manufacturing, Cell Therapy

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands

Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. if you want to know more about it!

The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.

Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer!

Position Summary

We will be recruiting 23 people for this role.
Our Associates perform a crucial role in driving our novel cell therapy programs by supporting routine manufacturing operations. We are searching for innovative, intellectually curious individuals with a general understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy. Successful candidates must be goal-oriented and flexible, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently on a team while demonstrating safety, quality, and GMP compliance at all times.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations
• Perform patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records
• Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems
• Prioritizes safety of self and others
• Reports safety events within 24 hours
• Escalates any/all issues that may impact safety of self and/or others.
• Complete documentation required by governing controlled documents and batch records
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge
• Trains for proficiency in process systems and some supporting business systems
• Execute daily unit operations schedule, that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts
• Work within a controlled cleanroom environment and execute aseptic processing procedures (as assigned). Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements
• Continues to refine and improve manufacturing process technique to improve individual operational times.
• Ensures training completion prior to production
• Demonstrate strong practical and theoretical knowledge
• Collaborate with support groups on recommendations and solving technical and operational problems
• Train others on SOPs and Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• A minimum high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• MBO 3 of 4 in science related field and/or equivalent Experience:
• 1+ years of cGMP cell therapy manufacturing, bioprocessing manufacturing, or relevant experience and education
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing
• Peer-level on the floor leadership experience which demonstrates proficiency and compliant schedule adherence is highly desired
• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable
• Maintain a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including Cell washing processes and automated equipment. Cell separation techniques and automated equipment. Cryopreservation processes and equipment.
• Cell expansion using incubators and single use bioreactors

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Data Protection

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R1594897 : Associate II Manufacturing, Cell Therapy