Technician I, QC Sample Management
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summary
The QC Sample Management Technician is responsible for the movement and control of QC samples and materials, including in-process, finished drug product, characterization, retain, and stability samples processed through the QC laboratories. This includes sample collection and distribution, inventory control, chain of custody, sample tracking, and sample delivery.
Job description
This role works from 6PM to 6AM following a 12-hour rotating shift (36/48 hours over a 2-week period) which includes working every other weekend, holidays falling on scheduled workdays, and during adverse weather conditions in support of QC and the manufacturing facility. Flexibility to work irregular hours and short notice overtime may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Handle test samples throughout the sample lifecycle: receipt, storage, distribution, transfer, and disposal. Facilitate cold chain transfers of samples.
- Ensure samples and materials are appropriately labelled and maintain sample tracking, labelling and chain of custody records in accordance with regulatory requirements and written procedures.
- Maintain inventory and distribution of QC samples and materials to functional groups as scheduled or requested.
- Record performance metrics for the sample management group.
- Support identification and implementation of process efficiencies.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
Working Conditions
The incumbent will be working around biohazardous materials and may be exposed to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on occasion. Position handles hazardous materials.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or related science; or a high school diploma/GED with 2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
- Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.)
- Able to perform light to moderate lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs
- Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills
- Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
- Ability to work in a high-paced team environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and department management
- Experience with cold chain sample storage and transfer in a GMP regulated environment is desirable
- Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory standards as they apply to GMP laboratories is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Volunteer Days
- Summer Hours Flexibility
- Annual Global Shutdown
Company overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.