The Radiochemist will be responsible for performing both radiochemical and analytical methods for the drug product, quality control, and isotope supply programs at RayzeBio. This position will utilize a wide range of analytical and radiochemical disciplines to support the advancement of novel targeted radiopharmaceuticals from the R&D phase through clinical development to GMP commercial radiopharmaceutical production. Additional responsibilities may include the onboarding of new technologies, process development, routine equipment maintenance, GMP operations & QC support, and future facility expansion projects.
Job Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Execute independently radiochemical and analytical methods.
Support the technical transfer of radiochemical methods from other RayzeBio and third-party sites to the Indianapolis facility.
Support development work related to RayzeBio’s drug product pipeline and programs.
Manage third party vendors in support of analytical and laboratory equipment.
Draft GMP documentation including but not limited to SOP’s, forms, and reports.
Support activities related to hot cells, gloveboxes, and production cleanrooms.
Ensure compliance with NRC, EH&S and US/EU GMP regulatory guidelines as required.
Uses AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work
Less than 5% of travel required
Education and Experience
BS with 3+ years of experience in Radiochemistryor other scientific equivalent work experience OR MS 1+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience OR PhD 0+ years of experience in Radiochemistry or other scientific equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated experience working with radioactive materials
Experience with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) is highly desirable.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience with radiometal labeling or radiopharmaceutical synthesis
Experience with wet radiochemistry and/or ion-exchange column separations
Experience with analytical methods (HPLC, 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.
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 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.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Compensation Overview:
Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $82,236 - $99,650
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
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.
