Position SummaryThe QA Associate II is part of the QA Shop Floor organization, supporting routine clinical and commercial cell therapy operations at BMS Bothell. This role ensures ongoing compliance with cGMP requirements across Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Warehouse areas.
Key Responsibilities- Review executed batch records to ensure compliance with approved procedures; communicate and resolve discrepancies with manufacturing operators or supervisors
- Provide Quality oversight on the shop floor through QA Walkthroughs, Gemba, and Process Observations to ensure full adherence to cGMP practices
- Participate in routine cell therapy manufacturing operations, including Product Packout, Apheresis Receipt, CMAT Receipt, and Finished Drug Product Label Review and Verification
- Identify and implement improvements to walkthrough and batch review processes, as well as broader process improvement initiatives
This role reports to the QA Shop Floor Manager.
Shift Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday + Alternating Wednesdays | 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Education- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred
- High School Diploma or Associate degree with an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
Experience and Skills- 1-2 years of relevant cGMP experience in a pharma, biotech, or cell therapy manufacturing regulated environment
- Hands-on experience with batch record review preferred
- Proficiency in electronic manufacturing systems such as MES, ERP, eQMS is preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong planning, organization, time management, and execution skills
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Compensation Overview:Bothell - WA - US: $34.92 - $42.32per hour
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
