Technician, QC Microbiology

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. Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it! The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team. Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer! For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands, visit us at bms.com/nl or careers.bms.com/nl Position Summary Responsible for supporting environmental and facility monitoring, colony counting and reporting of results. Duties/Responsibilities Perform routine activities such as environmental/facility monitoring, colony counts, reporting results. Perform routine lab maintenance activities. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Specific Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Ability to understand and follow procedures. Reliable and detail oriented with organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines and hanging priorities. Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications : Associate’s degree or higher. High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of relevant work experience will be considered. Netherlands: MLO level 3 with 2+ years experience in a regulated environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment will be considered. Experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices is preferred. Job Safety Requirements & Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform lifting tasks up to 20 lbs (9 kg) at floor and waist height. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg) overhead as well as push or maneuver carts to transport materials between locations. Ability to perform frequent pipetting and related laboratory tasks within a biological safety cabinet, including extended periods of seated work. Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required personal protective equipment such as but not limited to lab coat/frock, gloves, safety glasses/face shield for prolonged periods while performing laboratory work. Ability to safely handle and use chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals. Work may involve handling of dry ice, liquid nitrogen, and cryogenically cooled materials. Ability to use step stools while reaching and handling materials. Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) environment. The laboratory employee is responsible for performing work safely in accordance with EHSS procedures. This includes identifying and controlling risks, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe