Operator - Isotope Production

Bristol Myers Squibb • Indianapolis, IN

17h • $31 - $38

About The Position

The Operator – Isotope Production is part of RayzeBio’s Isotope Production department and helps execute the day-to-day isotope production program, manufacturing clinical- and commercial-scale radioisotopes for RayzeBio drug products. The operator works as part of a team producing isotopes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and helps ensure compliance with radiation safety requirements on the production floor. The position reports to the Supervisor – Isotope Production. Operator level will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications.

The role involves routine isotope production, radiochemical separations using hot cell equipment, and isotope purification within a glove box isolator. The operator collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports quality-event investigations and corrective actions, and assists with inventory management. Work takes place in a laboratory environment involving radioactive materials, required protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses. The employee must be willing to wear personal protective equipment for long periods.

Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Strong knowledge of GMP practices.
• Pipetting knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles.
• Knowledge of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Excellent professional ethics and integrity, and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure while meeting production schedule needs.
• Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment for long periods.
• Able to perform duties requiring regular sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; and close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating within hot cells and/or glove boxes is strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine isotope production, including material preparation, equipment setup, batch execution, post-batch material removal, and waste disposal, in compliance with GMP, site SOPs, NRC regulations, and management expectations.
• Perform radiochemical separations using hot cell equipment and isotope purification within a glove box isolator in accordance with applicable batch records.
• Work with Management, Quality, Radiochemistry, and Engineering to identify opportunities to optimize production processes and enhance efficiency.
• Support investigations of quality events, including implementation of corrective actions.
• Support inventory management for consumables, spare parts, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote and model a culture of safety and compliance with EHS and Radiation Safety programs.

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.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed