Laboratory Coordinator

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/

RayzeBio, 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. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Quality Control, Laboratory Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the laboratories at RayzeBio’s Indianapolis plant continue to operate on a day-to-day basis. The Lab Coordinator will be responsible and required to manage day-to-day inventory management, safety evaluations, equipment management, and other tasks as necessary. The applicant will be responsible for maintaining labs and have indirect reporting relationships to the leaders of other laboratories.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Maintain inventory for all laboratories at RayzeBio’s Indianapolis facility, including but not limited to QC Microbiology, QC Chemistry, and Research and Development Laboratories. This includes maintaining inventory for chemicals, microbiological materials, and consumables (gloves, columns, glassware, etc.).
• Track and coordinate maintenance for laboratory equipment from large instruments such as HPLCs to small, calibrated items (thermometers, balances, pipettors, etc.). Work with calibration lead to ensure documentation and compliance.
• Assist in the routine calibration and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and materials, for example daily verification of balances, pH meters, and similar equipment.
• Receive equipment into the laboratory, arrange for installations with vendors, arrange for routine maintenance with vendors and calibration lead, and report these schedules to managers.
• Track, inventory receipt of, and monitor movement of laboratory samples.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Track and participate in safety evaluations, including daily radiation safety checks along with laboratory scientists. Work with RSO, ARSO, and laboratory managers to ensure safety compliance.
• Work with managers and safety officers to ensure compliance with other health and safety regulations.
• Track document completion and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with other cGMP regulations.
• Provide technical support to other teams or business units as required.
• Work across functions (for example, supply chain, safety, and engineering) to ensure completion of responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• AS/BS in Chemistry, Biology, Science, or relevant field
• One to three years of experience in pharmaceutical or other cGMP experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with injectable pharmaceuticals or radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience managing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration needs.
• Ability to multi-task, and prioritize work based on multiple workflows is a must.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials safely.
• Good organizational practices are required.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Work with computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently, without direction, or with others in a team environment.
• 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. 

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.

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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• 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

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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

BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS and RayzeBio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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