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Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands
Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it!
The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.
Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer!
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Position Summary
The Scientist QC Microbiology is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert in method transfer/validation and routine testing including complex troubleshooting, including training/mentoring others. The Scientist is also responsible for owning project, CAPA and deviation/investigation related tasks and authoring/reviewing technical documents.
Note: the initial contract for this role is fixed term.
Duties/Responsibilities
Subject matter expert supporting method transfer/verification/ validation and routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.
Perform review of testing data (e.g., data packets, final lot file, COA review).
Anticipate and perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving independently.
Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for multiple methods (general and complex) and/or products.
Own project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts.
May represent the department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
Train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes and procedures.
Cross trained on multiple complex microbiology methods and/or multiple products.
Author and review/ revise technical documents such as test methods, SOPs, specifications, trend reports and/or sample plans as appropriate.
Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.
Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in Science. Advanced degree preferred.
NL: Bachelor's degree (HLO) required
6+ years of relevant microbiological testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience with microbiological techniques.
Qualifications:
Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
Demonstrated technical writing skills.
High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
Advanced knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
Strong mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.
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Why You Should Apply
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.
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
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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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R1603939 : Scientist, QC Microbiology
