Scientist, QC Microbiology

Leiden, NetherlandsPosted Jul 6, 2026
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. 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. 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 The Scientist QC Microbiology is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert in method transfer/validation and routine testing including complex troubleshooting, including training/mentoring others. The Scientist is also responsible for owning project, CAPA and deviation/investigation related tasks and authoring/reviewing technical documents. Note: the initial contract for this role is fixed term. Duties/Responsibilities * Subject matter expert supporting method transfer/verification/ validation and routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples. * Perform review of testing data (e.g., data packets, final lot file, COA review). * Anticipate and perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving independently. * Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for multiple methods (general and complex) and/or products. * Own project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts. * May represent the department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits). * Train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes and procedures. * Cross trained on multiple complex microbiology methods and/or multiple products. * Author and review/ revise technical documents such as test methods, SOPs, specifications, trend reports and/or sample plans as appropriate. * Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories. Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications: *...

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