Senior Aseptic Operator

Bristol Myers Squibb • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $35 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Aseptic Operator is responsible for executing, training, and providing guidance to personnel to accomplish production activities required to successfully manufacture sterile injectable products. This is accomplished by ensuring equipment, materials, and other resources are in place to meet production demands. On a daily basis, the Senior Operator sets the example for the rest of the team by performing and ensuring the proper execution of production activities within manufacturing operations following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s). In addition, work will be performed in complete accordance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs), Specifications, Batch Records, regulatory expectations, and company policies. This position will require overtime, shift work, and flexibility in scheduling of “set” shift hours at times, based on production demands or extraordinary circumstances.

Requirements

• Robust functionality to operate and create in Microsoft Applications and other computer-based systems utilized in the manufacturing department (e.g., Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Human-Machine Interface (HMIs), etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in the ability to gown into applicable controlled areas per area classification specific requirements.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills within the department and with support groups.
• Functional job specific proficiency in mathematics.
• Reading and writing proficiency in the English language.
• Practical understanding and demonstration of specialized manufacturing equipment operational theory used for the manufacturing of sterile injectable products.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hrs./day, utilizing controlled movements.
• Advanced demonstrated skills in the setup and troubleshooting of specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to execute complex activities both independently and in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years of relevant work experience required in a pharmaceutical environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish manufacturing activities per detailed procedural guidance with a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Perform handling of hazardous materials in compliance with site, industry, local, and federal regulations.
• Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements.
• Execute specialized responsibilities mandated by detailed written procedures, site, industry, local, and federal regulations.
• Assure and complete detailed documentation that is a correct and accurate record.
• Address procedural and documentation errors expeditiously and effectively.
• Continuously update job knowledge by participating in job specialized training requirements.
• Trains and mentors (qualified trainer) department personnel to complex activities.
• Identify and champion CI (Continuous Improvement) projects.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED