Associate, Equipment Commissioning & Qualification (ECQ) Delivery

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The Associate, Equipment Commissioning & Qualification (ECQ) Delivery supports the successful implementation of equipment, utilities, facility, and lab instruments at multi-use sites through interaction with internal customers and external service providers.

The person in this role will support commissioning and qualifying new equipment, facilities and utilities, as well as maintaining equipment systems in a qualified/validated state according to established policies and procedures. With minimum supervision and given general instructions, this individual carries out routine tasks and functions and uses basic analytical skills to recognize and solve common problems of limited scope.

As a developing team player, the person in this role interacts with their immediate supervisor and personnel within their own work group to achieve team goals while building trust and collaborative relationships outside the immediate organization.

Shift: Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM

Key Responsibilities:

Commissioning and Qualification Activities:

• Maintain qualified equipment systems in compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in the development of qualification protocols, and associated reports while adhering to a change management process.
• Participate in execution of equipment qualifications and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with vendors for qualification functions.
• Contribute to equipment qualification/validation activities.
• Aid in the creation of commissioning/qualification deliverables such as, Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications, Commissioning/Qualification protocols, Traceability Matrices, and Summary Reports.
• Support Change Management process.

Project Work Support:

• Assist with equipment implementation projects including scheduling, site prep, installation, qualification, and turnover to business area.
• Support internal customer groups in the operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of equipment to meet business needs in accordance with required schedules or dates.
• Complete all qualification and validation documentation with accuracy, completeness and compliance with BMS standards.

Customer Service and Support:

• Regularly review, prioritize and promptly respond to customer equipment qualification and support requests.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance on equipment, facilities and utilities commissioning/qualification issues. Interface with customers to ensure expectations are being met.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all team members and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.

Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment, facilities and programs are maintained in compliance.
• May participate in deviation investigations as SME.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic understanding of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, computer systems validation requirements and good documentation practices.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with a diverse workforce.
• Strong multi‐tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks in a high paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks / assignments with others that may impact timely completion.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously.
• Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Innate ability to learn new software, such as corporate intranet and enterprise business tools.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching and/or lifting up to 25lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Primarily an office environment. Will be required to enter laboratories or GMP process areas donning proper gowning / lab coats or PPE such as safety glasses and shoes.
• Ability to work safely and effectively when working alone or working with others.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BS in Engineering or Science related discipline preferred but can be substituted with sufficient relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing/supporting activities in a GMP environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in equipment, facility or utility qualification.

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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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

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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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