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Meaningful.
Life-changing.
Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job.
But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual.
Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department.
From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams.
Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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.
BMS Summit, NJ is looking for a Material Handler to join our team.
As the Material Handler, you will manage material needs/requirements for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Warehousing Operations Management.
Material Handlers must adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions.
Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule.
Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.
Shift Available:
Wednesday - Saturday (with e/o Wednesday off), Onsite, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking, scrapping, at a minimum.
Manages material expiry, allocation, and maintains material condition requirements.
Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary.
Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.
Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
Basic mathematical skills.
General understanding of cGMPs.
Technical writing capability.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Inventory control and/or management.
Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with no prior Manufacturing or Operations experience.
OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 1-2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
OR High School diploma/GED and 3-4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
Strong MS Office experience.
Preferred Requirements:
1 year of GMP experience.
1 year of ERP experience.
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Compensation Overview:
Summit West - NJ - US: $28.13 - $34.09per hour
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.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer.
If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to .
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BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities.
As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Required Skill Profession
Material Moving Workers