Michael Bower
About Michael Bower
Michael Bower is a Sr. GMP Material Handler at Bristol Myers Squibb with a background in psychology research and diverse experience in both academic and industry settings.
Title and Current Role
Michael Bower is currently employed as a Sr. GMP Material Handler at Bristol Myers Squibb. This role involves managing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining the quality of pharmaceutical products.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Michael Bower served as a GMP Material Handler at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2021 in Summit, New Jersey. His responsibilities included handling materials under GMP guidelines, contributing to the company’s pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Experience at Celgene
Michael Bower worked as a GMP Material Handler at Celgene from 2019 to 2020 for 9 months in Summit, NJ. In this position, he was involved in the management of GMP materials, supporting the pharmaceutical manufacturing operations with an emphasis on compliance and quality.
Background in Academic Research
Michael Bower has a strong background in academic research, including his role as a Laboratory Specialist at the University of Chicago from 2018 to 2019. He focused on human behavioral pharmacology research. Additionally, he held research assistant positions at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University in 2016 and 2017, and engaged in undergraduate psychology research at Oglethorpe University from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Bower completed his Master's degree in Social Sciences with a focus on Psychology and Human Behavioral Pharmacology from the University of Chicago from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oglethorpe University, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. His educational journey also includes time at Georgia State University from 2013 to 2014, and Tulane University from 2012 to 2013.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
Michael Bower gained early career experience in the Greater Atlanta Area with roles such as Quadrant Coordinator at Manheim from 2014 to 2015, where he was responsible for coordinating various operations. Additionally, he has demonstrated leadership in community roles, working as a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard at Cowart Family Ashford-Dunwoody YMCA from 2013 to 2014, and as a Camp Counselor at Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer in 2012.