Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Quad 2 Sun-Tues alternating Wed. 5pm-5:30 am

Associate Specialist, Value Stream Cryo Operations is responsible for the cryopreservation, movement, storage, and control of patient materials used in manufacturing, as well as support of liquid nitrogen storage tanks and equipment at the CAR T manufacturing facility in Summit, NJ. Responsibilities include cryopreservation, storage, inventory control, chain of custody, and material tracking.

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Responsible for cryopreservation and management of including:
• •Responsible for cryopreservation and management of patient materials, including processing, storage, transfer, distribution, and disposal.
• •Maintains sample tracking and chain of custody in compliance with GMP requirements and written procedures.
• •Ensures expired or obsolete materials are disposed of according to approved procedures.
• •Performs sample queries, inventory tracking, and periodic storage reporting.
• •Supports investigations, deviations, and CAPA closure activities related to cryopreservation and sample processes/cryopreserved materials.
• •Executes manual and electronic batch records in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• •Maintains on-time execution of cryopreservation and logistics activities aligned with production schedules.
• •Manages LN2 storage inventory and supports daily cryopreservation operations.
• •Collaborates cross-functionally to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies. • Ensures accurate, complete, and compliant documentation in line with GDP requirements, resolving errors promptly.
• •Partners with management to ensure adequate training and readiness of personnel.
• •Operates effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment and applies problem-solving with minimal supervision.
• •Supports flexible scheduling, including overtime and staggered shifts, as required by business needs.

• Job Safety Requirements & Essential Physical Demands
• •Ability to safely handle chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• •Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required PPE (e.g., sterile scrubs, socks, gloves, safety shoes, safety glasses) for extended periods.

• •Ability to handle liquid nitrogen and cryogenically cooled materials while wearing required cryogenic PPE during work shift (e.g., cryogenic gloves, apron, face shield, supplied air respirator, personal air monitor).
• •Ability to lift up to 20 lbs from floor to overhead height and push or maneuver carts and/or ergotrons requiring up to 20 lbs of initiation force.
• •Ability to use step stools to reach and handle materials.
• •Ability to appropriately respond to alarms and emergency conditions related to cryogenic storage and material handling.

• Qualifications
• •Bachelor’s degree
• OR
• •Associate degree or Medical Technical degree with 0–2 years of manufacturing or operations experience
• OR
• •High School diploma/GED with 2–4 years of manufacturing or operations experience

• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• •Knowledge of cGMP and FDA-regulated environments
• •Basic mathematical skills
• •General understanding of cGMP requirements
• •Technical writing capability
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• •Experience with inventory control and management
• •Background in biology, chemistry, or medical/clinical practices is a plus

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.

Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $31.90 - $38.65per 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: T he 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.

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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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