Advisor - Analytical Chemistry

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 121,500 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation

Well-being programs

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Indianapolis is seeking an Advisor in Analytical Chemistry to develop analytical methodologies and establish control strategies. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with various analytical techniques. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with chromatographic separations and spectroscopic methods.
• Proficient in multiple modes of chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement analytical methodologies.
• Establish control strategies through data generation and analysis.
• Collaborate with development and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Technical problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaborative mindset

Leadership skills

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field

MS with 5+ years of experience

BS with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Chromatographic methods

Mass spectrometry

Spectroscopic methods

Job description

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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 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 put people first and strive to make life better for people around the world.

Overview

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. 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, and design and execution of stability strategies.
• Engage with scientists across development and manufacturing, and collaborate 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, apply strong problem-solving skills, and contribute across multiple projects.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to describe technical and business implications of work.
• May supervise other BS/MS analytical scientists supporting BR&D analytical development.

Basic Requirement

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

Additional Skills/Preferences

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

Additional Information

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

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Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. Anticipated wage: $121,500 - $198,000. Full-time employees may be eligible for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, and well-being programs.

We reserve the right to amend compensation programs. We are an equal opportunity employer.