Join a multidisciplinary team at RayzeBio to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies for patients living with cancer. As a Senior Associate Scientist I, you will support the routine operation of a Quality Control Microbiology laboratory and perform microbiological testing, including sterility, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, and media qualification. The role requires a strong background in microbiology and experience in production or quality control in a cGMP/FDA regulated facility.
Requirements
- Perform routine sterility testing using approved methods and isolator or cleanroom systems in accordance with current SOPs and compendial requirements
- Execute bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) using approved methodologies and ensure accurate calculation, documentation, and review of results
- Conduct bioburden testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and drug products using membrane filtration or plate count methods as defined in approved procedures
- Perform media qualification activities, including growth promotion testing, sterility checks, and physical inspection of media lots prior to use
- Execute method qualification, verification, and validation activities with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoot assay issues and support out-of-trend (OOT) evaluations to drive timely resolution.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including adoption of new technologies and efforts that improve data visibility.
- Accurately document all testing activities in laboratory worksheets, logbooks, and electronic systems in a right-first-time manner
- Review data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with SOPs and data integrity expectations
- Maintain inspection-ready documentation and support internal audits and regulatory inspections as needed
Benefits
- 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.
- Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays)
- 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
