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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  

The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit, on a permanenet contract, a QC Microbiology Analyst within the QC Microbiology Laboratory. Reporting to the QC Microbiology Manger, the QC Microbiology Analyst will be responsible for supporting site activities related to Product Testing, performing testing of samples and laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Performing Sterility testing on Drug Product samples.

Performing Bacterial Endotoxin Testing on Drug Product, Drug Substance, Raw Material and Utility samples within required hold times.

Performing Bioburden testing on Drug Substance, Raw Materials and Utility samples within required hold times.

Performing Growth Promotion testing of media lots entering the laboratory.

Carrying out identifications of Microorganisms isolated post testing activities.

Carrying out the Minute Mouse Virus by PCR for in-process samples.

Performing compendial verification, method transfer/validation, and routine testing of in-process, drug substance and drug product samples in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.

Completing all laboratory documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered Specifications.

Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation, including SOPs.

Providing support to other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are adhered to.

Reviewing Batch paperwork, and reconciliation of analysis performed in the laboratory.

Ensuring that any alert/action limit excursions are investigated according to site procedures.

Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety is maintained in the laboratory.

Performing any other activities as indicated by the Microbiology Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience required:

The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a Level 8 degree in Microbiology or related discipline.

At least 1 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical / healthcare laboratory or related technical function.

A strong background in Microbiology and aseptic manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work in a team based collaborative environment is essential.

Sterility experience is desirable but not essential.

Note: This candidate may be required to work a 12/7 shift pattern.

Why you should apply:

You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases

You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.

You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym.

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.

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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.

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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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R1599969 : Specialist, QC Microbiology

Specialist, QC Microbiology

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