Chemist - Analytical Chemistry at Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

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The Bioproduct Research and Development (BR&D) organization delivers new medicines to patients through the development and commercialization of insulins, peptides, oligonucleotides, monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins, and gene therapy systems. BR&D is a multidisciplinary group with deep technical expertise that works collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues. Located in Indianapolis, IN, scientists have full access to Lilly’s deep pharmaceutical development expertise and engineering capabilities.

Position Summary:

In this role, you will be part of a diverse team of analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and engineers delivering product and process understanding for assets in Lilly’s clinical development portfolio.  Ideal candidates will possess experience across multiple analytical techniques, demonstrate an aptitude in technical problem solving, and be motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and/or implement new analytical technologies/methods to advance Lilly's current analytical capabilities for bioproduct testing with a focus on state-of-the-art separation sciences capabilities.
• Develop analytical methods to support progression of the bioproduct portfolio.
• Generate key data and information applying HPLC, UHPLC, capillary electrophoresis, LCMS and/or other instrumental analysis techniques.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate learning agility and be able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Engage with scientists across Eli Lilly’s Development and Manufacturing organizations to develop and validate robust analytical methods
• Identify and exploit new scientific concepts, strong problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated to contribute across multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communication to speak to both technical and business-related implications of your work.

Basic Requirements:

• MS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field; or,
• BS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with chromatographic separations and/or spectroscopic methods and methods for the analysis of oligonucleotides, peptides, therapeutic recombinant proteins, synthetic/pegylated peptide/proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and/or gene therapy systems.
• Experience with method validation and transfer.
• Demonstration of scientific and people leadership skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ability to balance multiple activities, prioritize and handle ambiguity

Additional Information:

• Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises
• Travel: 0 to 10%
• Position Location: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology Center-North (LTC-N)

Work Environment:

This position’s work environment is in a Laboratory.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the role and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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