Associate Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

1d • $89,660 - $108,644

About The Position

The Kilo Lab Scientist supports the translation of laboratory-developed chemical processes into safe, robust, executable manufacturing processes in the New Brunswick Kilo Lab. Working hands-on with multidisciplinary Chemical Process Development teams, the scientist prepares, scales up, and executes processes to manufacture GMP active drug substance for pharmaceutical development. The work spans laboratory scale through 200L and involves direct interaction with processing equipment.

The role leads and coordinates manufacturing campaign activities, including process design and scale-up, equipment selection and setup, materials planning, process safety evaluation, recipe development, batch execution, equipment cleaning, process documentation, and post-campaign assessment. It requires scientific understanding, practical problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

The Kilo Lab also provides opportunities to evaluate and implement emerging manufacturing technologies and methodologies. The scientist works with development teams to incorporate manufacturing and scale-up learnings into process development and contributes to reliable processes that support clinical trials, regulatory filings, and delivery of new medicines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline, with 1–3 years of experience.
• Ability to apply scientific and technical principles to laboratory, process development, scale-up, or manufacturing activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with chemical processing equipment and perform setup, operation, and manufacturing-process execution activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work across scientific and engineering disciplines in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and manage assigned activities with appropriate supervision.
• Commitment to safe working practices, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Industry experience in laboratory process development, chemical process scale-up, pilot-scale operations, or pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with chemical processing equipment and unit operations used in synthetic chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing principles and process safety practices.
• Experience translating laboratory procedures into larger-scale manufacturing operations.
• Experience with emerging or intensified manufacturing technologies, including continuous or flow processing.
• Ability and interest in applying and expanding technical capabilities across process development and manufacturing, including supporting Development Engineering laboratory activities and Process Engineering activities associated with externally executed manufacturing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and scale-up of chemical processes from the development laboratory into the New Brunswick Kilo Lab for clinical development and GMP active drug substance manufacturing.
• Work with chemists, engineers, analytical scientists, and cross-functional partners to translate laboratory processes into safe, robust, executable manufacturing operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing campaigns, including equipment selection and setup, raw material planning, process safety readiness, recipe preparation, batch execution, cleaning, and manufacturing documentation.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges during process scale-up and manufacturing.
• Review process safety information and translate process requirements and operating boundaries into appropriate manufacturing practices.
• Monitor and assess manufacturing process performance and document observations, deviations, learnings, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable safety, GMP, environmental, and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams before and after campaigns to incorporate scale-up and manufacturing learnings into subsequent process development.
• Participate in evaluating and implementing new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and processing methodologies in the Kilo Lab.
• Contribute to collaboration through effective communication, knowledge sharing, and partnership across scientific and engineering disciplines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• For eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, and 11 paid company holidays each year.
• For non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico, 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level