Qc Incoming Associate Scientist

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under supervision, the QC Associate Scientist is responsible for supporting the testing and release of incoming materials used in CAR-T manufacturing during clinical and commercial phases. Additionally, when needed, provide support with the authoring of technical documentations.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to meet timelines in all assigned projects and acclimate to changing priorities.
• Ability to follow, review and revise SOPs.
• Ability to follow and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Ability to recognize and communicate simple and complex problems with relevant team member, department management and cross-functional peers.
• Ability to author technical documents using Celgene QC templates.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, Osmolarity and pH, hands-on experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in Science.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform and document release testing of incoming materials.

• Collaborate with teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Manage shipment of samples for tests performed at contract testing laboratories.
• Sampling of test materials and retain samples based on sampling plans.
• Perform visual inspections in warehouse settings with different temperature zonings.
• Assist management with investigations and deviations.
• Complete all work in a timely manner.

Assist document revision, project, CAPA, and investigation/deviation tasks.

• Assist in drafting technical documents, such as SOPs and protocols/reports.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
• Proactively and contribute to the continuous improvement throughout investigation/corrective action lifecycles.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only):

• The incumbent will be working around biohazardous materials, including chemical agents up to six (6) hours per day.
• The incumbent should be able to distinguish colors and possess correctable vision to 20/20, annual eye exam is required.
• The incumbent will be working a laboratory setting up to six (6) hours per day.
• The incumbent will be doing light to moderate lifting of objects under 15-20lbs
• The incumbent must analyze numerical values on a daily basis.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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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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