Senior Associate Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb • San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/ RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals The role offers an opportunity to conduct in vivo imaging studies (Positron Emission Tomography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) to understand the in vivo behavior of potential RPT therapies. The role is highly technical and will need a person with deep technical in the operation of imaging systems, data processing, and able to work under tight timelines. The role requires an ability and willingness to work with radioactive isotopes.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Veterinarian Science, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Radiological Sciences or a related field with significant portion of work that demonstrates a hands-on familiarity with animal handling techniques.
• 5 years of post BS or 3 years post MS of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environments
• Extensive knowledge of animal handling/dosing techniques.
• Excellent communication skills in a teamwork setting.
• Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working on nuclear medicine imaging modalities such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), or Computed Tomography (CT) is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in nuclear imaging modalities such as SPECT, CT, PET are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate nuclear medicine imaging modalities (Positron Emission Tomography [PET] and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography [SPECT]) in accordance with established SOPs to support screening, efficacy characterization, and lead identification of novel radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) agents.
• Partner closely with In Vivo scientists to support animal study preparation, specialized housing, monitoring, and overall in vivo experimental needs.
• Collaborate with Imaging Scientists to execute imaging studies, including animal handling, identification/marking, and physical monitoring throughout imaging procedures.
• Perform dosing, animal handling and monitoring, and collect blood and tissue samples as required for imaging studies.
• Maintain imaging lab at the highest operational and compliance standards and manage inventory and supply ordering.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

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