Scientist I, Molecular Imaging

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RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes.

RayzeBio will operate as a standalone entity within the BMS organization, maintaining its biotech culture with the opportunity to leverage the best-in-class oncology capabilities of BMS.

RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. The lead asset, RYZ101, is in Phase 3 testing for patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), as well as earlier stage testing for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

The role offers an opportunity to conduct in vivo imaging studies (Positron Emission Tomography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) to understand the in vivo behavior of potential RPT therapies.

The role is highly technical and will need a person with deep nuclear medicine imaging knowledge in the operation of imaging systems and data processing and analysis and a comfort level in working under tight timelines.

The role requires an ability and willingness to work with radioactive isotopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute in nuclear medicine imaging (Positron Emission Tomography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) study which supports the screening, efficacy characterization, and lead-identification of novel RPT agents.
• Work closely with project teams to develop in vivo imaging experiments that provide critical information in understanding the in vivo behavior, disposition of potential RPT candidates.
• Establish a close partnership with In Vivo scientists for animal ordering, special housing, monitoring, and ensuring appropriate in vivo support for experimental work.
• Work closely with radiochemists to develop the appropriate labeling and characterization protocols for test agents for all imaging experiments.
• Support the imaging experiments with dosing, animal monitoring, handling and blood, tissue sample collections as required.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of all the imaging systems and conduct routine trouble shooting and maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
• Ensure that data acquisition, image processing / analysis are conducted rigorously and ensure meticulous recordkeeping of all laboratory experiments.
• Summarize data and communicate clearly and precisely in project team meetings.

Education & Experience :

• PhD in biomedical engineering, radiological science or a related field with significant portion of work that demonstrates a hands-on familiarity with modern imaging techniques.
• 0-4 year of post PhD / postdoc of experience in pharmaceutical / biotech R&D environments.
• Experience in working on targeted cancer therapy modalities such as RPTs, ADCs, PDCs is highly desirable.

Skills :

• Extensive knowledge of multimodal imaging techniques and applications.
• Extensive hands-on experience in nuclear imaging modalities such as SPECT, CT, PET are required.
• Proficiency in image analysis software such as PMOD, Amira, ImageJ etc.
• Basic familiarity and operational proficiency in programming languages such as Python, or R for advance data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to share data, collaborate with cross functional team members is critical as is the ability to effectively interpret data and plan experiments without supervision.

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The starting compensation for this job is a range from $114,488-to $154,895, 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.

Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs.

The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role :

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.

For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture.

For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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