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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.
The Sr. Associate Scientist Radiochemist – Isotope Production, reporting to the Associate Director of Radiopharmaceuticals, will be an integral part of bringing RayzeBio’s innovative drug products to patients in need. As Sr. Associate Scientist, Radiochemist – Isotope Production, you will be instrumental in implementing a novel isotope production program that will manufacture clinical and commercial scale radioisotopes for RayzeBio’s drug products.
This individual will provide scientific and technical expertise to support the growth of the isotope production program, from initial establishment, scaling production, and GMP-compliant manufacturing. This individual is expected to support all aspects of isotope production including but not limited to radiochemical separations and processing, isotope purification, SOP development, training isotope production operators on the technology and process, and implementation of the site’s radiation protection program.
*This is an onsite position located at Rayzebio’s Indianapolis, IN site*
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide radiochemistry expertise throughout the implementation of Rayzebio’s isotope production program.
- Assist in implementing the technology and operations needed to start up a new isotope production business unit.
- Assist in the development of a GMP compliant radioisotope production process.
- Work with cross-functional teams including Management, Operations and Engineering identifying opportunities to optimize production processes and enhance efficiency.
- Assist in the generation and trending of isotope production KPIs.
- Provide scientific and technical expertise to scale up GMP production.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and NRC regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
- Mentor staff as an Authorized User on contamination control practices and implementing ALARA principles.
- Work with RSO to ensure compliance with the radiation safety program and site radioactive material license.
- Provide technical support to other teams or business units as required.
- Draft laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), protocols, reports and other related GMP documentation as required.
- Support Rayzebio’s corporate goals and initiatives where appropriate.
- Up to 10% of travel may be required.
Education & Experience:
- BS in Chemistry, Science, or relevant field with 3-5+ years of analytical or radiochemistry experience.
- Experience with radiopharmaceutical development and/or production strongly preferred.
- Experience with separations and solid-phase extractions strongly preferred.
- Experience with alpha/gamma emitting radionuclides preferred.
Skills:
- Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work both with a team and independently.
- Multi-disciplined radiochemist with GMP experience.
- Ability to express technical topics clearly and concisely.
- Work effectively in a team – prioritizing shared goals, respecting diverse perspectives, and addressing technical disagreements constructively.
- Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
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