Specialist, Instrumentation Specialist (Standalone/Process Support Equipment)

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.

Position summary:

BMS Cruiserath Biologics seeks to recruit permanent Senior Specialist Instrumentation who will be responsible for maintaining laboratory, standalone and process support equipment in the Manufacturing,  Laboratories and Warehouse/Cryogenics facilities.

The Senior Specialist, Instrumentation will report to the Manager, Standalone & Process Support Equipment Maintenance. A fundamental understanding of instrumentation and equipment qualification is desirable. Experience managing Vendors in a GMP environment extremely beneficial. Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical analytical platforms such as high and ultra performance liquid chromatography would be helpful, but not essential for the role.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Responsible for the calibration and maintenance program of laboratory/benchtop instruments, CTU’s, standalone assets and process support equipment in the following areas:

- MPCC (Multi-product Cell Culture) standalone test equipment/benchtop instruments and process support equipment.

- GMP and non-GMP Lab CTU’s (controlled temperature units)

- Non-GMP Upstream and Downstream Material Science and Technology Labs as well as Process Analytics lab equipment.

- Warehouse and Cryogenics standalone equipment.

· Working with Engineering Planners on scheduling and tracking of instrument maintenance and instrument lifecycle management.

· Management of Vendors working on site Including management of vendor RAMS (Risk Assessment/Method Statements).

· Review and approve documentation associated with analytical instrumentation qualification, calibration, and repairs.

· Responsible for work order management/compliance for all assets in scope.

· Participate, as part of a team, to deliver on the qualification of new instruments.

· Participate in and own internal Investigations and CAPA’s.

· Improvement and Optimization of Maximo PM’s/Job Plans and Data Sheets.

· Point of contact for projects and change controls associated with equipment in scope.

· Participate in troubleshooting of complex instrumentation/equipment issues.

· Leading Downtime (DT) and Failure Analysis exercises to ensure re-occurring failures are resolved,

with support from other functions.

· Ensuring compliance with all Safety and Environmental regulations, and compliance with corporate

policies, directives and current regulatory requirements for laboratory instrument qualification,

calibration and lifecycle management.

· Participate in internal and external regulatory audits, as required.

· Developing task specific Work Instructions (WI’s) and Risk Assessments (RA’s).

Requirements, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required include:

· The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 7 qualification in an engineering-related field or a BSc in a scientific discipline, complemented by at least three years of experience in a relevant role within a regulated manufacturing environment. Prior experience with instrument qualification in a GMP laboratory setting is highly desirable.

· A mechanical, electrical or calibration trade is desirable.

· Working knowledge of Maximo or equivalent CMMS system.

· High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

· Right First Time (RFT) and Reliability Excellence mindset.

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional collaborative environment.

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