Advisor - Analytical Chemistry

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled analytical chemist to join their dynamic team in Indianapolis. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in analytical techniques to develop methodologies for characterizing innovative therapeutic products. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of scientists, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking medicines that improve lives globally. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about scientific discovery and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field required.
• Experience with chromatographic separations and mass spectrometry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analytical methodologies for various therapeutic compounds.
• Collaborate with scientists and external partners to advance projects.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Technical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Data Interpretation

Team Collaboration

Learning Agility

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MS with 5+ years of experience

BS with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Chromatography Systems

Mass Spectrometry Instruments

Spectroscopic Equipment

Job description

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.

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

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

Responsibilities:

• Enable the design, development, and implementation of analytical methodologies for the characterization and analysis of oligonucleotides, peptides, therapeutic recombinant proteins, synthetic/pegylated peptide/proteins, and/or monoclonal antibodies.
• Contribute to the establishment of robust control strategies through generation of data, development of analytical methods, design and execution of stability strategies.
• Engage with scientists across development and manufacturing as well as through collaboration with external development partners to progress portfolio projects at various stages of development.
• Responsible for evaluating and/or implementing new analytical technologies/methods to advance Lilly’s current analytical capabilities.
• Spearhead new initiatives to improve existing scientific processes within the organization and across the company.
• Identify and exploit new scientific concepts, strong problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated to contribute across multiple projects.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to speak to both technical and business-related implications of your work.
• May supervise other BS/MS analytical scientists supporting BR&D analytical development.

Basic Requirement:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field, MS with 5+ years of experience, or BS with 10+ years of experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with chromatographic separations (reversed phase chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, size exclusion chromatography), capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopic methods, and other methods for the analysis of oligonucleotides, peptides, and monoclonal antibodies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of scientific and people leadership skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple modes of chromatography, mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, instrument engineering, or other analytical technologies.
• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry in the characterization and quantitation of synthetic molecules including oligonucleotides and peptides.
• Experience with data interpretation, including the application of chemometrics, multivariate modeling, and other data manipulation tools.
• Learning agility and demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to improve the understanding of chemical systems or improve analytical techniques.
• Ability to balance multiple activities, prioritize evolving project needs, and handle ambiguity.
• Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0 to 15%
• Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises.
• Position Location: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology Center-North (LTC-N)