PDT Process Research & Development

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

HOURLY UNION POSITION — This position is represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) Local #4-438

The following positions will require the employees to work with chemical, radiological, or biological agents that may be hazardous to health if mishandled (including Agents which may potentially affect reproduction or the fetus).  Employees will be required to follow all safety procedures and use personal protective clothing/Equipment where specified.  Inquires for further information should be directed to the hiring manager. 

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Permanent Position – Pharmaceutical Development Technician – 25

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm       

Site: LVL

Bldg: L

Rate: $42.04 / hr

Excluded

PDT – Process Research & Development (CPD)

Position Objective

Contribute to meet budget goals by reducing ordering expenses, maintain an inventory of lab supplies and check before ordering. Participate in safety programs and trainings. Practice a good housekeeping in the labs and follow green laboratory practices. Organize lab supplies in the labs such a way that makes easier for scientists to find them. Maintain safety standards in the laboratory. Pay attention to a clean and uncluttered workspace. Comply with all rules and responsibilities as outlined under the corporate Health and Safety Policy GLP, GMP, federal, state, and local regulations to ensure a healthy and risk-free environment. Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation- calibrating and changing KF solutions. Make sure all cans and carboys with hazardous waste, sharp containers have proper hazardous label.

Responsibilities

• Pharmaceutical Development Technician Process Research & Development. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation interface with laboratory and inventory information management systems, facilities, and equipment under strict compliance to GLP, GMP, federal, state, and local regulations. Laboratory activities and preparative experiments include but are not limited to the following: Preparation of buffers and other media, physical, chemical, and mechanical analysis, lab experiments and preparative experiments (set ups, preps of reagents, solutions, waste handling). Familiarity and demonstrated competency after training with test equipment including but not limited to the following: HPLC systems, GC systems, automated UV-diode array systems, powder characterization equipment, calorimetry characterization equipment, NIR, Raman, ROL, LOD, KF, etc. is required. Process scale-up activities include, but are not limited to, executing, and documenting with strict attention to quality and safety unit operations such as distillation, crystallization.
• Reaction, extraction, filtration, solids handling, subdivision, and sizing, etc. Set-up, operation, sampling, clean-up of and data acquisition from (including electronic and manual collection) both manual and computer-controlled process and utility equipment such as reactors, centrifuges, dryers, mills, pumps, meters, tanks, thermal oxidizers, temperature controller modules, scrubbers, etc. will be required and performed based on written or verbal instructions from supervisor and/or professional staff. Proficiency in operating and understanding principles of commonly used equipment and test equipment used for in-process testing must be demonstrated following training. Some projects will require working in clean/aseptic areas and anti-cancer/containment areas using established handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate Degree in science or equivalent. Partial completion of a Bachelor Degree in science or equivalent, or demonstration of accredited specialized process engineering training program would be considered in lieu of Associate Degree.
• Practical experience working in a laboratory setting would be highly desired, especially if it involved Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• cGMP experience in the pharmaceutical industry, is highly desired.
• Attention to detail is critical for both compliance and safety.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs/systems, is essential. Including but not limited to SAP, DeltaV, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with scientists, is essential.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to learn new technologies and processes as required, demonstrating eagerness to contribute to innovation and operational excellence

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $42.04 per hour. The PDT Process Research & Development position will be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Bristol Myers Squibb and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW) and its Local 4-438.

For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.  

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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