BMS Netherlands Operations B.V. Posted September 3, 2026

Senior Specialist QC Microbiology

Leiden – NL, Netherlands Full time
Quality Senior
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About this opportunity

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 QC testing for in-process, final product, stability samples and for supporting environmental and facility monitoring, including data review/verification. Perform method troubleshooting, training, and transfer/validation. Execute document revisions, projects, deviations/investigations/CAPA, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Perform method transfer/ verification/ validation, routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples. Perform environmental/facilities monitoring and microbiological testing.

Anticipate and perform routine troubleshooting and problem solving with minimal guidance.

Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for general and complex methods.

Perform document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts.

Train and mentor others on QC test methods, processes, and procedures.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred.  Netherlands: MLO level 4 required.

4+ years of relevant microbiological testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.

Demonstrated experience with microbiological techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.

Demonstrated technical writing skills.

High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.

Advanced knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

For roles based in Los Angeles County only:  If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:  https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Leiden – NL, Netherlands
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 195 comparable Senior Quality roles across 49 biopharma companies.

195Comparable roles tracked
172Currently active
49Companies hiring similar roles
27Countries represented

Salary context

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