Associate Scientist II

At Rayze Bio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, Rayze Bio 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. Learn more about Rayze Bio:

The Associate Scientist will be responsible for performing routine operations in support of the development laboratory at Rayze Bio’s Indianapolis manufacturing facility. The development team performs both radio chemical and analytical methods for the drug product, quality control, and isotope supply programs s position will support a wide range of analytical and radio chemical disciplines in the advancement of novel targeted radiopharmaceuticals from the R&D phase through clinical development to GMP commercial radiopharmaceutical production.

Responsibilities may include routine equipment checks and maintenance, GMP operations & QC support, ordering materials and inventory, the onboarding of new technologies and equipment, and future expansion projects.

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

• Execute routine equipment checks and maintenance following all applicable GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Independently perform routine GMP radiolabeling and clinical site sample preparation.
• Support general laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Support scientific team performing development work related to Rayze Bio’s drug product pipeline and programs.
• Manage third party vendors in support of analytical and laboratory equipment.
• Support activities related to hot cells, glove boxes, and production clean rooms.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, EH&S and US/EU GMP regulatory guidelines as required.
• Less than 5% of travel required.

• BS with 0-3 years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with radioactive materials desired.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) is desired.

• Experience working in a laboratory environment and following safety and PEE requirements.
• Experience with any or all of the following analytical methods (HPLC, pH, GC, 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.
• Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.

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 30 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.

Indianapolis - Rayze Bio - IN: $34.05 - $41.26per hour

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.