Operator - Isotope Production

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Job Description

Summary

The Operator – Isotope Production will be an integral part of bringing RayzeBio’s innovative drug products to patients in need. As Operator within the Isotope Production department, you will be instrumental in the day-to-day execution of an isotope production program that will manufacture the clinical and commercial scale radioisotopes for RayzeBio’s drug products. This individual will be part of a team responsible for producing RayzeBio’s isotopes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Additionally, you will be the front line in ensuring compliance with radiation safety requirements on the production floor.

This position will report to the Supervisor – Isotope Production. Operator level will be evaluated with experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

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

• • Execute routine isotope production (including material preparation, equipment setup, batch execution, post-batch material removal, waste disposal etc.) while ensuring compliance with GMP, site SOPs, NRC regulations, and management expectations.
  • Perform radiochemical separations utilizing hot cell equipment and isotope purification within a glove box isolator in accordance with applicable batch records.
  • Work with cross-functional teams including Management, Quality, Radiochemistry, and Engineering identifying opportunities to optimize production processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Support the investigation of quality events, including the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Support inventory management, including consumables, spare parts, cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Promote and model a culture of safety and compliance with EHS and Radiation Safety programs.

Education and Experience:

• • Previous experience operating within hot cells and/or glove boxes is strongly preferred.
  • 1 – 4 years’ experience operating in a GMP environment.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field is preferred.

Skills and Qualification:

• • Fluency in English.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP practices.
  • Pipetting knowledge and experience.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety principles.
  • Knowledge of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • 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 employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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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.

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