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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.

RayzeBio is seeking a highly motivated analytical-purification scientist to lead a High Throughput Purification Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical and preparative chemistry and a passion for supporting drug discovery efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical and preparative LC-MS or SFC instruments.

Purify desired products from chemistry reaction crude mixtures (mg-g scale) using LC/MS and SFC technologies.

Develop and implement new analytical methods and approaches to address challenging separations.

Collaborate with scientists in RayzeBio's Discovery Chemistry team to ensure efficient and effective purification support.

Document research activities and present findings clearly through reports and presentations.

Education & Experience:

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 0-2 years of additional research and/or analytical chemistry experience, or MS with 8+ years relevant experience, or BS with 10+ years relevant experience.

Strong understanding of analytical and preparative chromatography principles.

Experience with purification of chiral and achiral compounds.

Strong communication skills (written and oral) and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

Skills:

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical chemistry skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting LC-MS and SFC instruments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the purification of both small molecules and peptides.

Experience in setting up purification systems.

Experience integrating compound purification and isolation systems with compound management/registration.

Experience in managing Open Access instruments.

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The starting compensation for this job is a range from $114,814-155337, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Employee assistance programs (EAP) and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance and supplemental health insurance. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, and sick time off. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Other perks like tuition reimbursement.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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