Sr. Associate Scientist, Radiochemistry

About this role

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio 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 RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

Sr. Associate Scientist, Radiochemistry

Summary

This position will be responsible for conducting research, experiments, and analysis in the field of radiochemistry. This role involves radiolabeling of diagnostic and therapeutic radioisotopes of peptides, small molecules, and/or antibodies as well as quality testing for in vitro and in vivo work. The Sr. Associate Scientist will work in laboratory settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to the advancement of all RayzeBio’s internal programs.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Develop radiochemistry methods using radioisotopes such as Lu-177, Ac-225, Cu-64, and Ga-68 (not all-inclusive) for the preparation of radiolabeled peptides and small molecules. • Develop and execute methods for the characterization of radiolabeled compounds, using techniques such as radio-HPLC and radio-TLC chromatography to analyze purity and stability of the radiolabeled compounds • Develop methods and recipes and perform regular syntheses of radiotracers on automated synthesis devices • Demonstrate ability to work independently and troubleshoot • Present at meetings to provide timely input to progress the programs forward • Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Education and Experience • BS with 3 years of experience in Radiochemistry or other related scientific work experience or MS with 1+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other related scientific work experience • Proper radiation safety practices during radiosynthesis, radioanalytical chemistry operations, and within the lab areas at all times.

  Skills • Hands on experience with radiometal labeling and analytical methods development in a radiochemistry laboratory setting • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment with evolving priorities • 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 60 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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Compensation Overview:

San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $95,505 - $115,730
 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: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hour

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