Specialist, QC Systems and Support

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Bristol Myers Squibb NetherlandsBristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it!The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer!For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands, visit us at bms.com/nl or careers.bms.com/nlPosition SummaryThe QC Systems and Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment in a cGMP-compliant state. This includes managing the equipment lifecycle in collaboration with other departments and working with computerized systems and enterprise applications such as VLMS, LIMS, EAM, or equivalent. Core activities encompass participation in validation, calibration, maintenance, repairs, and computerized system-related tasks, all performed in accordance with GMP requirements. The Specialist provides first-line equipment troubleshooting and monitors QC alarm processes. Additional responsibilities include supporting peer training, performing document revisions and CAPA activities, and contributing to projects and continuous improvement efforts. The role also supports the initiation, assessment, and review of deviations and change controls.Duties/Responsibilities:Manage QC equipment lifecycle related tasks in collaboration with QC laboratories, Site Engineering, Facility Services, and other departmentsKeeps the equipment in the laboratory in cGMP state including facilitation of validation, calibration, maintenance, repairs of the equipment as well as computerized system related tasks in accordance with GMP requirements and written proceduresProvides basic and first-line equipment troubleshootingMonitors QC Alarm processes, ensuring timely review, escalation, and resolution of equipment and system alarms in accordance with GMP requirementsSupporting training of peers in QC systems and support processes and proceduresPerform document revision, CAPA, and support projects and continuous improvement effortsSupport initiation, assessment and review of deviations and change controlsPerform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratoriesSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines and changing priorities.Problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logicalEducation/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:Bachelor's degree preferred in science. Combination of education and work experience may be considered (HLO or equivalent).2+ years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.Demonstrated experience within a GMP environment, preferably in relation to instrument lifecycle managementExperience with writing technical documents and standard operation procedures. Experience with troubleshooting of analytical instrumentsKnowledge of computerized systems and enterprise applications (VLMS, LIMS, EAM or equivalent) preferred#LI-OnsiteDisclaimer: For any third parties or external agencies, please, be informed we do not accept unsolicited requests, proposals, applications or profiles for any of our roles at BMS.Why You Should ApplyAround the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.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