Production Operator

Life at BMS

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:

Summary

The Operator 1, reporting to the Manager, Production plays a critical role in delivering Rayze Bio’s innovative radiopharmaceutical products to patients. This position supports the implementation and routine execution of a novel Finished Drug Product program manufacturing clinical and commercial‑scale radioisotopes.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Execute production of Rayze Bio drug products (including raw material preparation, line clearance and cleaning, equipment/instrument setup, etc.) while ensuring compliance with cGMP, aseptic practice, and management expectations.
• Support and execute validation activities for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Support process improvements, both internally and cross-functionally, as opportunities present.
• Support department with inventory management, including cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support day-to-day production operations, and upkeep of the production area.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with EHS and Radiation Safety programs.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting, particularly with pipetting and laminar flow hoods.
• 1-4 years of experience operating in a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Experience operating aseptically within ISO 7/Class C strongly preferred.
• Experience with radiochemistry and/or radiopharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience working in hot cells and/or glove boxes strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills and

Qualification:

• Strong knowledge of GMP practice.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles.
• Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure while meeting the needs of the production schedule.
• Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work

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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for long periods.

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.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time…