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Position Summary 

The Senior Technician position involves performing general functions in support of lab operations, and may also perform non-product testing, mentor and train more junior colleagues, participate in scheduling planning and project activities. This position works in alternating weekly shifts (1st: 0600-1430 hrs., 2nd:1300- 2130 hrs.) 

 
General Responsibilities 

Perform general functions to support lab operations such as housekeeping, alarm acknowledgement, reagent preparation, inventory management, material and reagent ordering, and execution of work orders. 

Ensure samples and materials are appropriately labelled and maintain sample tracking, labelling and chain of custody records in accordance with written procedures. 

Follow lab procedures to maintain a safe and organized lab.   

May represent the department during regulatory inspections (or internal and external audits). 

May perform some non-product testing (e.g. raw material visual inspection, Environmental monitoring sampling) as required for role type. 

Will be required to perform data review for some activities 

Communicate sample management operational activities with lab and manufacturing teams. 

Supports no impact deviation investigations and laboratory investigations through data gathering or interview process.  

Support or may author revisions to lab documents for managerial review and approval.  

Record and monitors performance metrics  

Trains colleagues in the execution of tasks & general job duties.

Provides input into scheduling of assignments by the team lead / manager. 

Contributes to and leads simple projects within the team. Also contributes to complex projects. 

Actively and positively learns and participates in Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives in the team.   Positive, supportive, and actively collaborates within the team. 

Complete all required tasks compliantly and safely while consistently and intentionally modeling BMS values (Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Urgency, Innovation, and Inclusion).

Perform other tasks as assigned. 

Role Assignment: 

This role could involve one or more of the following tasks: 

Sample Management 

Incoming Materials 

Raw Materials 

Local management may assign additional activities as part of the job duties. 

Key Job Competencies 

Ability to understand and follow procedures. 

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities. 

Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs. 

Attention to detail and demonstrating organizational skills. 

Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting timelines 

Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) and lab data systems (e.g. LIMS) required. 

Ability to interpret and apply cGMPs, USP, regulatory requirements and industry best practices. 

Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Secondary Level school / High school diploma/GED or equivalent with some direct relevant experience (≥3 year); or 

• Associates Degree in a technical, scientific discipline with ≥2 years experience; or 

• Bachelors Degree in a non-technical discipline with ≥1 years experience 

An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment, will be considered.  

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. 

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.

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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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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