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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.

RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is looking for an Analytical Scientist at their Indianapolis manufacturing site. The person will be responsible for method development and implementation, method validation, verifications, or transfer, as well as stability testing activities to support product development at the RayzeBio manufacturing site in Indianapolis. The Analytical Scientist associate will report directly to the Manager of Analytical Development at the Indianapolis site. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

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

• Develop and validate analytical methods on an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry instrument (ICP-MS) for testing Elemental Impurities present in parenteral radiopharmaceutical drugs and raw materials.

• Collaborate on the development and validation of other methods utilizing alpha spectrometers, gamma spectrometers, mass spectrometers, and ultra-high-performance chromatography.

• Prepare analytical test methods and method validation, verification, and transfer protocols and reports in accordance with applicable guidelines and industry standards (e.g. USP, EP, and ICH).

• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation, including notebooks, protocols, reports, standard operating procedures and associated forms, and data analysis.

• Participate in troubleshooting and investigations of analytical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Participate in instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance activities.

• Work closely with other teams to ensure timely delivery of analytical results and support product development and commercialization.

• Participate in method transfer activities from CDMO or internal research facility to QC team, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data.

• Provide technical support to other teams or business units as required.

• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.

• Work with RSO to ensure laboratory compliance with the radiation safety programs.

• Source and on-board analytical technologies as required.

• Perform other duties as required by management.

• The position is salaried.  Work will be predominantly first shift, M-F, but extended hours or weekend work based on radiopharmaceutical manufacturing schedule may be required. 

• This position will require the applicant to work with and around ionizing radiation and hazardous chemicals.

Education and Experience:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or relevant scientific field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in analytical method development, validation, verification, and transfer in the pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical industry.

• Prior extensive experience with ICP-MS, including verifying USP<232>/<233> or ICHQ3D(R2) Elemental Impurities and developing and validating custom ICP-MS methods for dozens of elemental impurities that may be present in raw materials.

• Prior experience composing or collaborating on Elemental Impurities risk assessments.

• Prior experience in a GMP pharmaceutical testing laboratory with knowledge of GMP regulations, quality systems, and safety guidelines.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with parenteral drugs and/or radiopharmaceutical preferred but not required.

• Experience with ICP-MS, including verifying USP<232>/<233> Elemental Impurities and developing and validating ICP-MS methods for dozens of elemental impurities that may be present in raw materials

Skills:

• Proficient in the use of laboratory instrumentation and Microsoft Office Suite

• Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work based on multiple workflows

• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders

• Strong written and oral 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 in a laboratory environment with radioactive materials.

 

Work Environment:

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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. 

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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS and RayzeBio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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R1602185 : Analytical Scientist - Method Validation