Senior Associate Scientist I, Isotope Production
Bristol Myers Squibb
6 months ago
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform analyses on radioisotopes (radiometals) using ICP-MS, HPGe, radio TLC, and other modalities.
- Assist in technology transfer of radioisotope analysis methods.
- Schedule testing with production teams based on production needs; analyze finished radiopharmaceutical products.
- Write/review laboratory SOPs and related documents; maintain documentation/data analysis.
- Calibrate/maintain lab equipment and support qualification/maintenance; onboard new instrumentation as required.
- Troubleshoot analytical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure GMP, safety, quality compliance; partner with RSO for radiation safety program compliance.
- Provide technical support to other teams; support offsite vendors and RA/QA teams for installation/qualification of GMP lab equipment.
- Mentor junior chemists; up to 10% travel. Salaried first shift; as-needed work outside first shift.
Qualifications:
- BS in Chemistry (or related) + 5+ years in pharmaceutical or radioisotope field; OR MS + 3–7 years.
- Experience handling radioactive materials; quality control chemistry lab testing experience required.
Skills/Preferences:
- Highly preferred: HPGe interpretation experience.
- Required: radiopharmaceuticals and/or radioactive isotopes experience; actinide series strongly preferred (other alpha emitters considered).
- GMP knowledge; root-cause methods (e.g., 6M’s, 5 Whys, fishbone) preferred; radiation safety culture.
Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Health coverage; wellbeing programs; 401(k) and insurance benefits; Paid Time Off (flexible time off or vacation/holidays depending on location/role).
- Perform analyses on radioisotopes (radiometals) using ICP-MS, HPGe, radio TLC, and other modalities.
- Assist in technology transfer of radioisotope analysis methods.
- Schedule testing with production teams based on production needs; analyze finished radiopharmaceutical products.
- Write/review laboratory SOPs and related documents; maintain documentation/data analysis.
- Calibrate/maintain lab equipment and support qualification/maintenance; onboard new instrumentation as required.
- Troubleshoot analytical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure GMP, safety, quality compliance; partner with RSO for radiation safety program compliance.
- Provide technical support to other teams; support offsite vendors and RA/QA teams for installation/qualification of GMP lab equipment.
- Mentor junior chemists; up to 10% travel. Salaried first shift; as-needed work outside first shift.
Qualifications:
- BS in Chemistry (or related) + 5+ years in pharmaceutical or radioisotope field; OR MS + 3–7 years.
- Experience handling radioactive materials; quality control chemistry lab testing experience required.
Skills/Preferences:
- Highly preferred: HPGe interpretation experience.
- Required: radiopharmaceuticals and/or radioactive isotopes experience; actinide series strongly preferred (other alpha emitters considered).
- GMP knowledge; root-cause methods (e.g., 6M’s, 5 Whys, fishbone) preferred; radiation safety culture.
Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Health coverage; wellbeing programs; 401(k) and insurance benefits; Paid Time Off (flexible time off or vacation/holidays depending on location/role).