Sr. Associate Scientist I, Radiochemistry
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. The Radiochemist will be responsible for performing both radiochemical and analytical methods for the drug product, quality control, and isotope supply programs at RayzeBio. This position will utilize a wide range of analytical and radiochemical disciplines to support the advancement of novel targeted radiopharmaceuticals from the R&D phase through clinical development to GMP commercial radiopharmaceutical production. Additional responsibilities may include the onboarding of new technologies, process development, routine equipment maintenance, GMP operations & QC support, and future facility expansion projects.
Requirements
- BS with 3+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience OR MS 1+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience OR PhD 0+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with radioactive materials
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) is highly desirable.
- Experience with radiometal labeling or radiopharmaceutical synthesis
- Experience with wet radiochemistry and/or ion-exchange column separations
- Experience with analytical methods (HPLC, gamma spec, alpha spec, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Radio-TLC, etc.)
- Experience working with radioactive materials, alpha emitters highly desirable.
- Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Able to work both independently and in a group setting.
Responsibilities
- Execute independently radiochemical and analytical methods.
- Support the technical transfer of radiochemical methods from other RayzeBio and third-party sites to the Indianapolis facility.
- Support development work related to RayzeBio’s drug product pipeline and programs.
- Manage third party vendors in support of analytical and laboratory equipment.
- Draft GMP documentation including but not limited to SOP’s, forms, and reports.
- Support activities related to hot cells, gloveboxes, and production cleanrooms.
- Ensure compliance with NRC, EH&S and US/EU GMP regulatory guidelines as required.
- Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- 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.
- flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees))
- 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
- 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
- an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
