Process Design and Hazard Evaluation Scientist

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision --- transforming patients--- lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease --- and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry --- each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.The key responsibility of the position will be to conduct safety studies and evaluations to support internal and external process development and scale-up activities. The individual may need to collaborate with external testing labs and to oversee works done by vendor process safety testing groupsResponsibilities: Provide process hazard evaluation of processes to manufacture strategic materials, chemical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and dust hazards associated with excipient blends and other BMS materials through experimentation, data collection and interpretation. Collaborates broadly to identify safety issues and influence process design towards intrinsically safe processes. Organize and communicate results orally and in written format to diverse groups and multiple levels of management within BMS and to external partners. Effectively use a variety of instruments and techniques in support of process research and development; conduct all safety evaluation tests following standardized testing procedures; customize procedures and testing as needed to meet project goals. Influence, facilitate, and lead by taking initiative in problem solving within team environment; generates ideas and alternatives by evaluating the potential outcome of various project directions; utilize literature based solutions.Coordinate safety testing efforts of internal and external laboratories (including vendor safety testing laboratories) to enable process introduction to global integrated development and manufacturing network.Develop and implement testing strategy to support chemical registrations (e.g. REACH) in different regions of the world.Manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously and within established priorities; ability to manage prioritization of projects as required.Qualifications:Candidate must have a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 2-5 years of related industrial experience in process development or hazard evaluation, or an advance degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 0-2 years of related industrial experience in process development or hazard evaluation.Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.Strong technical skills (chemistry, chemical processing equipment, calorimeters), with previous experience in safety testing, hazard evaluation, plant operations, process development and scale up, and clinical material manufacturing are also desired.Candidate must possess excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively with multiple assignments.Candidate must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.Full time

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