Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

2d

About The Position

The Kilo Lab Scientist translates laboratory-developed chemical processes into safe, robust, executable manufacturing processes in the New Brunswick Kilo Lab and beyond. Working hands-on with multidisciplinary Chemical Process Development teams, the scientist prepares, scales up, and executes processes supporting the manufacture of GMP active drug substance for pharmaceutical development. The role leads and coordinates manufacturing campaigns, 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.

Scientists execute processes from laboratory scale through 200L and work directly with processing equipment during campaign preparation and manufacturing. The role combines scientific understanding, practical problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude with a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance. The Kilo Lab also provides opportunities to evaluate and implement emerging manufacturing technologies and methodologies. The scientist may assume roles in Chemical Development Engineering, supporting scale-up experience, operational and equipment knowledge, scale-up risk understanding, safe and scalable process development, and technology-transfer capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline with 0–2 years; MS with 2–4 years; or BS with 5–7 years of relevant process-development scale-up experience.
• Demonstrated experience in chemical process development, scale-up, pilot-plant operations, or pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of chemical processing equipment and synthetic manufacturing unit operations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical and operational problems using sound scientific judgment.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with chemical processing equipment and perform setup, operation, and manufacturing-process execution activities.
• Understanding of process-safety principles.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements and manufacturing practices and principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex activities across functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across scientific and engineering disciplines in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and manage assigned activities with appropriate levels of supervision.
• Commitment to safe working practices, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Relevant industry experience in laboratory process development, chemical process scale-up, pilot-scale operations, or pharmaceutical/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

• Independently lead implementation and scale-up of chemical processes from the development laboratory into Kilo Lab and pilot-scale manufacturing.
• Serve as the technical and operational lead for process scale-up manufacturing campaigns.
• Work hands-on with chemists, engineers, analytical scientists, and other cross-functional partners to translate laboratory processes into safe, robust, executable manufacturing operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Kilo Lab 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 process performance during manufacturing and document observations, deviations, learnings, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable safety, GMP, environmental, and procedural requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, emerging technologies, and improved processing methodologies.
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment 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.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid vacation for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico.
• 11 paid company holidays each year; eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico also receive 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, 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.
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees.
• Potential eligibility for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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