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The Specialist will be a subject matter expert leading the long-term sustainability of the Lean Labs initiative within the S12 CAR T Quality Control department. This position is responsible for applying knowledge of lean principles and various operational excellence strategies to improve the QC value stream.

Shift Available:

Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Guide and support enhancements of visual management and leveling solutions alongside the quality control functional areas.

Support the development and maintenance of KPIs, metrics, and heat maps created to measure performance of quality value streams.

Schedule, facilitate and provide classroom training on lean principles and other problem-solving tools.

Utilize SME knowledge of lean methodologies to collaborate with QC personnel to define strategy, plan, and execution of continuous improvement projects.

Collaborate with QC laboratories and other departments for the execution of continuous improvement projects.

Actively participate in the lean labs community of practice to stay allied with the greater community within the BMS network.

Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience with different operational excellence concepts including (but not limited to) lean labs, tier governance, Gemba walks, Kaizen, A3 problem solving, change management, and project management.

Fundamental understanding of the functional areas including, but not limited to, microbiology, flow cytometry, molecular techniques, sample management, material management, equipment management, data management, quality record management, and training.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to influence at all levels.

Ability to collaborate cross functionally to drive operational and quality excellence.

Personal organization, multitasking, time management, critical reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree at minimum. An equivalent combination of higher education and experience in a regulated environment to be considered.

2+ years of relevant laboratory experience.

1-2 years of experience using lean tools.

Strong communication skills required.

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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.

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