Associate Scientist I, QC

Associate Scientist I

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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.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Quality Control, the Associate Scientist I will help support the establishment of a new Quality Control laboratory which supports RayzeBio's Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. This position will utilize a wide range of analytical and radiochemical analyses to support the advancement and release of novel targeted radiopharmaceuticals from the R&D phase through clinical development to GMP commercial radiopharmaceutical production. Specifically, the associate scientist will support the release of manufactured radiopharmaceuticals to support RayzeBio's clinical and commercial programs.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform routine and non-routine analyses according to validated/verified methods to support RayzeBio manufacturing production.
• Record data and analyze results quickly and accurately to ensure timely completion of final product testing and release.
• Assist in the development, reviewing, and continuous improvement of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and related documents.
• 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 compliance with the radiation safety programs.
• Provide technical support to other teams or business units as required.
• Position is a first shift position. Occasional work outside first shift is expected on an as-needed basis.

Education and Experience

• BS in Chemistry, Science, or relevant field with 0-3 years of analytical or radiochemistry work experience
• Knowledge of and experience with ICP-MS, HPGe, and TLC is preferred

Skills and Qualification

• Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Some related experience or training in a laboratory setting with good laboratory practices
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities at one time
• Familiarity with sample preparation and general bench chemistry techniques
• Very personable with strong communication skills
• 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 with radioactive materials.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.