Manager, QC Microbiology, Cell Therapy
Role Overview
The Manager, QC Microbiology, is a highly critical role and is responsible for managing the QC Microbiology Laboratory which provides support to the CAR T manufacturing site.
This department is responsible for microbiological related testing of in-process samples, final product testing, critical utilities sampling and testing, Validation and requalification support, incoming component testing, and microbiological identification.
Sampling and testing must meet or exceed FDA, MHRA, PMDA, EU, and other governmental regulations or guidelines.
The Manager QC Microbiology is responsible to act as the SME during regulatory inspections.
• PM Shift: Wednesday to Saturday 2 PM 12 AM
Key Skills for This Role
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Benefits:
- Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
- U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
- Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
- Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
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- How We Work
- Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
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- R1607182: Manager, QC Microbiology, Cell Therapy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Microbiology or related science.
- Must have experience in supporting sterile compounding and filling operations.
- An equivalent combination of education or experience may substitute.
- Advanced knowledge of cGMPs, FDA, USP, MHRA, BP, EP, JP, PMDA, and DEA regulations and guidelines, as related to manufacture of cell therapy products.
- Advanced data integrity knowledge and practices.
- Intermediate understanding of statistics, control charts, action and alert limits.
- Advanced knowledge of Microbiology, media, incubation conditions, microorganism isolation, identification, and enumeration techniques, validations/suitability studies etc.
- Intermediate knowledge of Good Engineering Practices and Validation Principles: URS, IQ, OQ, PQ, PVs, etc.
- Ability to lead and maintain the development of Microbiology laboratory testing data and trending.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical reasoning, problem solving, troubleshooting, investigation, and decision-making skills.
- Must be team-oriented and have the demonstrated ability to work cross departmentally throughout the manufacturing site.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including establishing direction and goals, and guiding execution while fostering a team-based environment.
- Advanced mentoring and coaching, influencing, negotiating and personal interaction skills.
- Demonstrated resource management and planning skills. Must be flexible and adaptable, and able to work under pressure, while meeting designated timelines.
- Advanced knowledge of safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Electrical and energized equipment (lockout/tag out), fall safety, HAZCOM, MSDS sheets, etc.
- Advanced of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
- The incumbent will be required to work in an office and Microbiology laboratory environment.
- The incumbent will be required to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, on an as-needed basis.
- The management incumbent (or designee) will be expected to be on call, to support manufacturing issues involving sampling and/or test excursions or questions during shift operations.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- Devens - MA - US: $100,490 - $121,767
- The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 7 years’ relevant work experience required, preferably in a Microbiology laboratory and/or Environmental Monitoring. Experience working with cell therapy products are preferred.
- 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in participating and supporting regulatory audits preferred: FDA, MHRA, PMDA, and TGA.
- Experience in working with Quality Systems preferred: SOPs, Change Control, Deviations, CAPAs, and Risk Assessments.
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