Advisor - Analytical Early Phase Process Chemist

BioSpace; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist to join their early phase chemistry development team. This role involves developing and analyzing methods for pharmaceutical processes, ensuring the purity and effectiveness of materials. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in analytical techniques and a passion for improving health outcomes through scientific discovery. Join a collaborative environment where you can make significant contributions to groundbreaking research and development efforts. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• MS/PhD level analytical chemist with experience in pharmaceutical process development.
• Experience with analytical techniques for material characterization and method development.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods for identity, potency, and purity of materials.
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment in a research lab.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC/UPLC

GC

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

NMR

Crystallization

Solid-State Characterization

Chromatography Purification

Education

MS in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

TGA

DSC

XRD

ICP

Job description

Advisor - Analytical Early Phase Process Chemist

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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 worldwide work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize putting people first and strive to make a difference.

Our purpose at Lilly is extraordinary. For over 140 years, we have dedicated ourselves to discovering medicines that improve lives. Our scientists in Lilly Research Laboratories focus on creating new medicines to address the world’s greatest health challenges.

Responsibilities

This analytical position is based in an early phase chemistry development and scale-up laboratory. It involves developing analytical methods and analyzing for identity, potency, and purity of starting materials, reaction conversions, work-up efficiency, crystallization productivity and endpoints, the purity, polymorphism (API), and particle size (API) of isolated products, and overall mass balance tie-up. The analyst will operate and maintain analytical equipment in a pharmaceutical research and development laboratory. Responsibilities include receiving and establishing reference materials, evaluating and modifying analytical methods, analyzing scale-up reactions for early phase development, and supporting technical transfers to GMP kilo-labs. The role also involves reaction characterization research to identify impurities and understand mechanistic pathways, as well as studying the stability of process streams and isolated materials.

Basic Qualifications

• MS/PhD level analytical chemist with experience developing methods and analyzing reactions and materials for pharmaceutical process development.

Additional Preferences

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and productive lab environment.
• Experience with analytical techniques: HPLC/UPLC, GC, MS, NMR, KF, TGA, DSC, XRD, ICP, etc., including process analysis, quantification, mass balance, and material characterization.
• Familiarity with crystallization, solid-state characterization, polymorphism, and particle size analysis, collaborating with other analysts.
• Chromatography purification skills are a plus.
• Accurate and detailed lab notebook documentation for technical transfer and reproducibility.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and supporting analytical chemists in method development.
• Develop analytical testing plans to understand and control chemical processes, including characterization of starting materials, reaction endpoints, unit operation endpoints, and reaction conditions.

Lilly is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process. For assistance, complete the accommodation request form at https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected statuses.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) support diverse communities within Lilly. Learn more about our groups and initiatives.

Compensation for this role ranges from $133,500 to $217,800, depending on education, experience, and location. Employees are eligible for bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Lilly reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits as needed.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology