New · posted Nov 1
Bristol Myers Squibb · Biotechnology
Senior Specialist, QC Support, Cell Therapy
- Devens, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
The Senior Specialist position manages the lifecycle activities of QC laboratory equipment. May serve as the QC equipment system owner.
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.
Reporting Relationship
- This position will report to QC management.
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.
What you need
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret, and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
- High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in science.
- Advanced degree preferred. Netherlands: MLO level 4 required.4+ years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and enterprise applications such as SAP, Valgenesis and Maximo preferred.
- Demonstrated technical writing skills.
- Working knowledge of data integrity principles preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with equipment qualification and validation.
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.
What you'll do
Duties/Responsibilities
- Manage the lifecycle activities of QC laboratory equipment. May serve as the QC equipment system owner.
- Create equipment User Requirement, validation protocols and equipment related documents.
- Collaborate with QC laboratories, Site Engineering, Facility Services, and other departments for the commissioning and decommissioning of laboratory equipment.
- Schedule, facilitate and participate in performing the qualification, calibration, maintenance, repairs of QC laboratory equipment, whether performed internally or by vendors.
- Maintain equipment records in accordance with GMP requirements and written procedures.
- Maintain electronic equipment database, equipment logs, equipment status metrics, and applying equipment status labels.
- Anticipate and perform routine troubleshooting and problem solving with minimal guidance.
- Train and mentor others on equipment lifecycle process and procedures as applicable.
- Perform document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation, change management actions, related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts.
- Review GMP documentation/ records, including vendor executed validation documents for GDP adherence.
- Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.
Pay
$91,180 – $110,488 a year
Employer providedCompensation Overview
Devens - MA - US: $91,180 - $110,488
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.
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.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
Where you'll work
Devens, MAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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R1607709 : Senior Specialist, QC Support, Cell Therapy
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 17% below the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in Massachusetts9 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US55 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $91,180 | — | $110,488 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $115,500 | $123,000 | $138,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $110,750 | $121,500 | $133,500 |
This role: Bristol Myers Squibb's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 127 open Validation & CQV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Bristol Myers Squibb's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs7
- Lab testing and methods6
- Collaboration and leadership6
- Validation and qualification5
- GMP and compliance3
- Data and digital systems2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
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Bristol Myers Squibb on Regulatory Jobs
- 46
- Open roles
- 45
- Distinct roles
- 11
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality29 63%
- Clinical9 20%
- Regulatory8 17%
By level
- Director13 28%
- Associate & Specialist12 26%
- Senior & Principal11 24%
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Senior Specialist, QC Support, Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb
Applications close December 31. $91K–$110K a year, employer provided.