Sr. Quality Control Chemist I; Isotope Production

Bristol Myers Squibb • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Requirements

• Minimum of BS in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or radioisotope field.
• MS in Chemistry or related field with 3-7 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or radioisotope field.
• Experience handling radioactive materials essential.
• Experience testing in a quality control chemistry lab is Required.
• It is essential the candidate set a radiation safety culture in the lab through communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with radiopharmaceuticals and/or radioactive isotopes is required; experience with elements in the actinide series is strongly preferred. Experience with other alpha emitters will be considered.
• Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Multi-disciplined scientist with GMP knowledge/experience.
• Experience with root cause techniques such as 6 M’s, 5 Why’s, fishbone, or similar preferred .
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work based on multiple work-flows.
• Good organizational skills are required.
• Work with multiple computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and chromatography systems.
• Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• This is a position that requires working in a laboratory environment, protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses are required while working in a laboratory environment with radioactive materials .
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on radioisotopes (specifically radiometals) using ICP-MS, HPGe, radio TLC, and other modalities as deemed necessary. Experience with HPGe is particularly desirable.
• Assist in the technology transfer of analysis methods for radioisotope production.
• Work directly with production teams to schedule testing based on production needs.
• Perform analysis of finished radiopharmaceutical products as deemed necessary.
• Assist in writing and reviewing of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and related documents.
• Assist with the routine calibration and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and materials, and provide support for qualification and maintenance activities.
• On-board new instrumentation as required.
• Participate in troubleshooting and investigations of analytical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation, particularly data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Work with RSO to ensure laboratory compliance with radiation safety programs.
• Provide technical support to other teams or business units as required.
• Provide technical expertise and support for offsite vendors and RayzeBio MS&T and RA/QA teams in the installation and qualification of all laboratory equipment in a GMP environment.
• Mentor junior chemists, as necessary.
• Position is a salaried, first shift position. Work outside first shift is expected on an as-needed basis.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required.

Benefits

• Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees