Lead Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

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.
At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.
Position Summary:
The Lead Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The Lead Manufacturing Associate must be goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind, with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.
Shifts Available:
6am – 6pm, rotating schedule including holidays and weekends
Responsibilities:
Performing patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
Completing documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
Performing tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
Working in a cleanroom environment and performing aseptic processing; 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.
Referencing Batch Records, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
Demonstrating strong practical and theoretical knowledge of work.
Solving complex problems; taking new perspectives using existing solutions
Identifying innovation solutions
Setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures; performing facility and equipment commissioning activities.
Working closely with Manufacturing Managers to ensure seamless pass down and communication of operational status.
Working with production planning and leadership to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
Helping ensure the shift works effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete all production tasks required by shift schedule.
Collaborating with support groups on recommendations and solving technical problems.
Supporting development of manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.
Supporting quality event investigations
Working Conditions:
Stand and Walk - Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time, throughout the day.
Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling Lifting - Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
Climb - Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.
Bend and Kneel - Required to bend or kneel several times a day.
Overhead work - Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.
Moving Head and Neck – Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.
Twisting - Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.
Repetitive Use - Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include, but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.
Knowledge and Skills:
Driven and motivated to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations
Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing.
Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.
Minimum Requirements:
4+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience.
Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience.
Experience in cell therapy manufacturing techniques, including cell washing processes, cell separati