Production Operator II

At Rayze Bio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, Rayze Bio 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 Rayze Bio:

Rayze Bio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. Rayze Bio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, Rayze Bio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

The Radiopharmaceuticals Production Operator will be an integral part of bringing Rayze Bio’s innovative drug products to patients in need. As the Production Operator, you will play an active role in daily operations, striving to ensure each batch is right the first time and that the production area is kept in order at our manufacturing site in Indianapolis IN. You will be responsible for the production of Rayze Bio drug products, strictly complying with good manufacturing practice and aseptic requirements.

Additionally, you will be the front line in ensuring compliance with radiation safety requirements on the production floor.

As Rayze Bio expands the production site and its portfolio of new products, the Production Operator will support validation work for future company initiatives, and support management with internal projects and new hire training. The Radiopharmaceuticals Production Operator will report directly to the Production Manager. Operator level will be evaluated with experience and qualifications.

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

• Execute production of Rayze Bio drug products (including raw material preparation, line clearance and cleaning, equipment/instrument setup, etc.) while ensuring compliance with cGMP, aseptic practice, and management expectations.
• Support Production Management with training of new hires.
• Support and execute validation activities for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Support process improvements, both internally and cross-functionally, as opportunities present.
• Support department with inventory management, including cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support day-to-day production operations, and upkeep of the production area.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with EHS and Radiation Safety programs.

• 1 – 4 years’ experience operating in a GMP environment.
• Experience operating aseptically within ISO 7/Class C strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in liquid handling.
• Experience with radiochemistry and/or radiopharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting, particularly with pipetting and laminar flow hoods.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP and aseptic practice.
• Knowledge of injectable and/or radiopharmaceutical drug product 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance…