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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.
Summary
RayzeBio is seeking a Senior Quality Control Chemist I reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor. The position will be responsible to ensure the testing and analysis of RayzeBio's radiopharamceuticals are analyzed to cGMP standards. The applicant will be also be responsible to mentor junior chemists, provide technical support and liaise to other functional units, and to maintain an appropriate laboratory safety culture. The position will be located at RayzeBio's manufacturing plant, in Indianapolis, IN.
Job Responsibilities
Participate in method transfer activities from CMO or internal research facility to the production and QC teams ensuring accuracy and reliability of data.
Perform analyses of validated/verified methods to support noevel RayzeBio Radiophramceuticals, raw materials, and components.
Assist in the routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
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
Participate and support instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
Work with RSO to ensure laboratory to ensure compliance with established radiation safety programs
Assist in the reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures and other documents
Position is a salaried, first shift position. Occasional work outside first shift is expected on an as-needed basis.
Up to 10% of travel may be required.
Education and Experience
BS in chemistry or related field with 2-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical field
MS in chemistry or related field with 1-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical field.
Experience handling radioactive materials is strongly preferred.
Experience testing in a quality control chemistry lab or lab with GDP is required.
Skills:
Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work independently or in a team environment .
Multi-disciplined scientist with GMP experience
Experience with root cause techniques such as 6 M's, 5 Why's, fishbone, or similar preferred.
Very personable with strong communication skills
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 **.
Physical Demands**
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 .
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,236-$ 99,700 , plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ .
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy @type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1592547
Updated: 2025-06-15 04:34:05.629 UTC
Location: Indianapolis-IN
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