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Aseptic Process Support Specialist

Employer
Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Location
Manati, PR, United States
Start date
Sep 24, 2020

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Discipline
Engineering, Manufacturing & Production, Process
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

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:

Accountable for the evaluation and closing of Aseptic Processing Investigations, change control, corrective action, preventive action (CAPAs) according to BMS procedures and policies to ensure that procedures in the laboratory comply with BMS policies. Supports the media fill and smoke profiles matrix execution. Supports Operational Excellence initiatives within the Microbiology laboratory. This position must comply with all security guidelines, Environmental health and safety regulations and the current Good manufacturing Practices required by the job function.

Responsibilities:

1. Originates and implements Microbiology Laboratory change controls following BMS procedures and policies ensuring the accuracy of the information and closing with established time frame.
2. Originates and implements corrective and preventive actions following BMS procedures and policies and closing them within the established time frame.
3. Supports the Media Fill activities in order to assure that typical and atypical interventions are performed as established and that new ones are evaluated and integrated as required.
4. Supports smoke profiles tests.
5. Helps to ensure the aseptic techniques, cleaning and sanitization validations for clean rooms and isolators, HEPA Filter and Gowning process are adequate and effective.
6. Participates in the Environmental Review Committee covering also the utilities.
7. Interfaces directly with manufacturing operations to ensure that appropriate environmental and aseptic procedures are in place, through the execution of thorough reviews of procedures against practice.
8. Supports the clean rooms classifications qualifications and re-qualifications.
9. Assures that the manufacturing operations (Parenteral and / or Oral Solid Dosage) are performed in compliance with domestic and international cGMP regulations, and BMS policies and procedures
10. Supports aseptic processing special projects to accomplish company goals and objective on a timely and effective manner.
11. Participates in the critical review of all documents associated with the manufacturing aseptic processing.
12. Support media fill APQR.
13. Provides formal presentations to upper management on environmental monitoring trends and aseptic processing status and opportunities, as applicable.
14. Supports different Operational Excellence initiatives in the Microbiology Laboratory such as visual aids, 5's, spaghetti diagram, standardize work, etc.
15. Supports complex Microbiology laboratory Investigations ensuring the identification of the root cause and the corrective end preventive action to prevent re-occurrence.
16. Recommends and make changes to documents (e.g. SOP's, protocols, Testing Standards, methods, monographs, etc.) and ensures consistency with other sites procedures and/or specifications.
17. Reviews new drug product filings to ensure are in accordance with current practices in the Microbiology lab and regulatory requirements.
18. Reviews new product specification ensuring the generated data at site level, comply with the proposed specifications.
19. Conducts internal audits in the Microbiology Lab to ensure that the areas are in compliance with BMS procedures and policies.
20. Supports the generation of protocols, reports, technical assessments and technical memos.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Microbiology lab with at least two (2) years' experience with the Aseptic Processing field.
• Broad knowledge of cGMP governmental regulations and guidelines, and the ability to interpret and apply them
• Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of personnel, written and verbal.
• Strong technical writing and interpretation skills related to investigations and Regulatory Filings.
• Extensive knowledge with the use and interpretation of pharmacopeias such as USP/NF, EP, JP, British.
• Ability to create /organize cGMP systems and procedures based on regulatory compliance skills.
• Experience with microbiology techniques such as isolator technology and aseptic processing techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of computer and appropriate software packages (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, communications like e-mail, LIMS, etc.).
• Knowledge to collect and document data and /or other information (e.g. significant figures, rounding off rules, etc.).
• Knowledge of computers applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork oriented.
• Excellent communications skills in Spanish/English.
• Knowledge of statistical tools.

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.

Company

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in the power of science to address some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our focus on these unmet needs comes during a remarkable time, when unprecedented scientific breakthroughs are advancing the treatment of disease as never before in human history.

We work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Each day, our employees around the world work together for patients – they are at the center of everything we do. They inspire us. They are the reason we come to work each day.

We combine the agility of a biotech with the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.

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Phone
+1-800-332-2056
Location
430 E. 29th St
14th Floor
New York
New York
10016
United States

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