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Bristol Myers Squibb Senior Specialist, QC Testing in Phoenix, Arizona
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Position: Senior Specialist, QC Testing
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Perform testing of raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples.
Perform various wet chemistry and analytical chemistry methods.
Perform microbiological methods, including bioburden, bacterial endotoxin (BET) and sterility testing.
Follow methods and procedures, with strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) documentation requirements.
Anticipate and troubleshoot problems.
Recommend corrective actions and participate in development of best practices.
Complete all work assigned in a timely manner.
Work and communicate effectively within the team to ensure timelines are met.
Perform peer review and authorization of testing data.
Peer reviews all generated testing data in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
Authorize testing data that meet acceptance criteria and escalating atypical events to management.
Apply technical knowledge and abilities to ensure all testing is performed in a compliant manner.
Complete all review and authorization within required release timelines.
Communicate effectively with peers to facilitate corrections required.
Train new analysts to general job duties.
Complete necessary training to become a qualified trainer.
Perform training effectively.
Document training per procedural and cGMP requirements.
Support document revision, project, CAPA, and investigation/deviation tasks.
Perform assigned tasks within a CAPA, deviation, or project.
Participate in more complex projects and continuous improvement efforts.
Take a leadership role in some projects.
Draft and review technical documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
Demonstrate initiative, courage, and continuous improvement throughout investigation/correction lifecycles.
Support lab operations by completing other tasks associated with testing.
Prepare various solutions needed to support method performance, for example, mobile phase, needle wash, etc.
Prepare materials for sterilization and depyrogenation to support microbiological testing.
Participate in housekeeping performance and audits.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in a scientific discipline.
3-years relevant laboratory work experience, either in a commercial or medical laboratory.
An equivalent combination or education and experience may substitute.
Ability to use and troubleshoot instrumentation and instrument software, including but not limited to High
Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph (GC), and Particle Size Analyzer (PSA).
Ability to perform sample preparation for variety of physical and chemical tests.
Advanced knowledge of technical skills required for analytical chemistry, such as volumetric glassware, pipetting and liquid handling, filtration, and the use of vacuums, ovens, and balances.
Ability to perform microbiological tests such as bioburden, BET, sterility, growth promotion testing, etc.
Ability to perform aseptic technique when performing microbiological tests.
Advanced knowledge of Aseptic technique required for microbiological testing, media qualification and subculturing .
Advanced computer skills
Advanced math skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Advanced GMP documentation skills.
Advanced knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
Advanced knowledge of relevant scientific and technical principles.
Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques, software, and/or equipment.
Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively.
Ability to mentor peers on day-to-day tasks and more technical tasks; cooperative and works well with a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers (department, cross-functional, and management).
Ability to develop detailed instructions accurately.
Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements: uses good judgment and follows procedures.
Ability to interpret/write technical documents.
Advanced knowledge of cGMP, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (EP), and
Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP); ability to deal appropriately with regulatory agencies.
Ability to make formal presentations to internal and external audiences.
Ability to train other analysts on a wide variety of tasks.
Capable of independent problem-solving; informs management as appropriate.
Intermediate knowledge of processes and instrumentation.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Demonstrates strong personal organizational skills.
Ability to pass an initial full physical with annual monitoring.
Ability to distinguish colors and possess correctable vision to 20/20.
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1590695
Updated: 2025-04-14 02:01:27.066 UTC
Location: Phoenix-AZ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.