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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units
Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.
BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.
For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie
The Role
BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a full-time employee for the role of QC Senior Microbiology Specialist within the QC Microbiology Laboratory. Reporting to the QC Microbiology Manager, the QC Senior Microbiology Specialist will be responsible for supporting Drug Substance and Drug Product site activities related to Bioburden and Endotoxin in-process testing and sample processing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Carrying out In-Process testing of critical lot related samples to support Manufacturing activities.
- Performing Bioburden testing on Utility samples, Drug Substance and Raw Materials within required hold times.
- Performing Bacterial Endotoxin Testing on Utility samples, Drug Substance and Drug Product within required hold times.
- Performing Growth Promotion testing of media lots entering the laboratory.
- Carrying out identifications of Microorganisms isolated post testing activities.
- Carrying out the Minute Mouse Virus by PCR and quantitative PCR (qPCR) for in-process samples.
- Performing compendial verification, method transfer/validation, and routine testing of in-process, drug substance and drug product samples in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Keeps abreast of current corporate and industry requirements and compliance trends as they pertain to laboratory operations and aseptic manufacturing.
- Ensuring that any alert/action limit excursions are investigated according to site procedures.
- Supporting investigation/deviation/CAPA tasks.
- May lead projects and continuous improvement efforts.
- Anticipate and troubleshoot problems.
- Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation, including SOPs, as required.
- Provide support to other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are adhered to.
- Batch paperwork review, and reconciliation of analysis performed in laboratory. Ensuring that any out of specification results are investigated according to site procedures.
- Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety is maintained in the laboratory.
- Adherence to and improvement upon lean lab and 6S practices.
- Performing any other activities as indicated by the Microbiology Manager.
Qualification, Knowledge and Experience
- The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a third level qualification (Degree) in Microbiology or related discipline along with at least 2/3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical / healthcare laboratory or related technical function.
- A strong background in Microbiology and aseptic manufacturing is required.
- Prior experience in PCR is desirable.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision is essential.
- The ability to work in a team based collaborative environment is essential.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique within a laboratory environment.
- Hands on experience with various microbiology techniques.
- Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
- Ability to represent the interests of the group on cross-functional teams.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross- functional peers.
- Working knowledge of onsite systems e.g., LIMS, LES and MODA highly desirable.
Note: This candidate may be required to work a 12/7 shift pattern.
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.
Why you should apply
- You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
- You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
- You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS on-site gym and life assurance
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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.
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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