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Job Description/Summary

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.

Job 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 optimize analytical/preparative methods (reverse-phase, chiral, achiral) to address challenging separations.
• Collaborate with scientists in RayzeBio's Discovery Chemistry team to ensure efficient and effective purification support.
• Support compound registration, inventory, and data management workflows.
• Document research activities and present findings clearly through reports and presentations.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 4+ 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 analysis and purification of small molecules and/or peptides.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting workflows and processes, instruments, and data management issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting LC-MS and SFC instruments.
• Must have a proven record of accomplishment in successful project execution.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in setting up purification systems.
• Experience integrating compound purification and isolation systems with compound management/registration.
• Experience in managing Open Access instruments.
• Experience in managing junior chemists and/or contract work.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $131,100 - $158,800, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

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. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. 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, up to two (2) pai