Sr. Operator Isotope Production

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid company holidays

Wellbeing support

Job summary

RayzeBio in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Operator - Isotope Production to execute isotope manufacturing for clinical and commercial use. You will ensure GMP compliance and radiation safety on the production floor, reporting to the Supervisor - Isotope Production.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes, review records, and contribute to continuous improvement while handling hot cells and glove boxes in a GMP setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in GMP environments.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Experience operating hot cells or glove boxes preferred.
• Strong English communication and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine isotope production aligned with GMP and SOPs.
• Perform radiochemical separations using hot cell equipment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes.
• Review batch records for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Radiation safety

Pipetting

Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing

English fluency

Education

STEM degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

Tools

Hot cell equipment

Glove box isolator

Job description

Life at BMS 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/

Summary

The Senior Operator - Isotope Production will be an integral part of bringing RayzeBio's innovative drug products to patients in need. As Senior 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review completed batch records and production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submission to Quality.
• Monitor and trend process performance data and contribute to ongoing process optimization efforts.
• Lead the review and revision of process SOPs, batch records, and other GMP documentation to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement.
• 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).
• Leverage AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
• 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. 6+ 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 practice.
• 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.

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:

Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $34.05 - $41.26per hour 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.

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.
• U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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

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