Assistant Scientist, LIMS Technical Support
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Job description
In this position, the Assistant Scientist acts as a System Super User and primarily responsible for Master Data Management (MDM) for BMS in Boudry. This includes but is not limited to working globally and with other locations in managing and maintaining the laboratory data system s (e.g. LIMS) whenever required.
This position interacts with Local and Global IT, LIMS System Admins, Global LIMS Master Data Builders, LIMS End-Users (e.g. QC, Stability, QA, Manufacturing) and internal or global stakeholders. This position is a technical support role within the Lab Digital Sciences organization QC Digital Systems Technical Support pillar that is responsible for building and maintain LIMS master data, following developed standards in direct support of Global Quality Control Operations that are responsible for testing to support new product introductions, site manufacturing plans, global stability programs, analytical method technical transfer and other non-routine testing activities. As a LIMS Assistant Scientist, you will ensure compliance with established procedures, methods, specifications, sampling plans, and data reporting requirements that include, and may not be limited to, raw material, water, microbial, biologics drug substance and/or biologics drug product testing, while additionally providing ad hoc technical support to QC labs users to ensure operational and business needs are addressed to ensure timely completion of product release and stability testing to ensure supply of medicines to our patients., * Master Data Management
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Maintain and update master data objects according to Business documentation and needs.
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Collaborate with appropriate laboratory personnel to ensure laboratory needs and requirements are accurate in the lab system setup.
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Triage, assess, align and execute non-configuration related build.
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Maintain the alignment of Master Data between Production and Lower environments as required.
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Compliance
- Performs all activities in compliance to cGMP and Data Integrity requirements and applicable standards and procedures.
- Comply to EHS rules and safe work practices per applicable procedures.
- Collaborate on Infinity change controls impact assessments for LIMS changes.
- Collaborate on investigations in case of LIMS-related deviations.
- Create and maintain master data/static data in LIMS according to Business documentation and needs.
- Communicate technical issues and activity status updates to team members/direct management.
- Perform other tasks as assigned., BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
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.
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.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Microsoft Word?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific, computer, or engineering program with at least 1-3 years' experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of end-to-end QC processes, laboratory data and instrumentation preferred.
- Basic knowledge in LIMS (Labware a strong plus).
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and/or other relevant software programs, preferred.
- Ability to interpret and apply cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Professional command of French.
- Demonstrated problem solving ability, attention to detail, and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize objectives from multiple projects; adhere to scheduled timelines while maintaining flexibility, independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.