Advisor Chemistry

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a PhD chemist to lead purification and characterization work, help advance peptide therapeutics, and drive preclinical/clinical candidate development in a collaborative lab.

The role emphasizes data analysis, assay development, and close interaction with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact results in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or a closely related field with relevant graduate or post‑graduate research experience.
• Proven ability to work in a flexible, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with standard biochemistry techniques in graduate‑level academic research; industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Protomer team to accomplish team objectives and research milestones.
• Use knowledge and technical expertise to drive development of preclinical and clinical candidates.
• Purify and characterize compounds using HPLC, FPLC, and various biochemical methods.
• Introduce and maintain state‑of‑the‑art technologies with respect to peptide therapeutics, including developing and implementing assays.
• Perform data analysis and report data in written and oral formats; maintain accurate electronic lab notes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Independent researcher

Education

PhD in chemistry or closely related field

Tools

HPLC

FPLC

Biochemical assays

Job description

Organization Overview

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Protomer team to accomplish team objectives and research milestones
• Use knowledge and technical expertise to complement and enable core capabilities and help drive development of preclinical and clinical candidates
• Purify and characterize compounds using HPLC, FPLC, and various biochemical methods
• Introduce and maintain state‑of‑the‑art technologies with respect to peptide therapeutics, including developing and implementing assays and maintaining critical instruments.
• Perform data analysis.
• Critically evaluate data and results and troubleshoot experiments.
• Demonstrable ability to function independently, work within a team‑oriented lab environment, and work within cross‑functional project teams.
• Maintain accurate record keeping, perform independent data analysis, and report data in written and oral formats and retain excellent electronic lab notes.
• Perform work in compliance with Lilly Research Policies.
• Demonstrate proactive and flexible behaviors and develop skills for competency in conducting independent research projects.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD degree in chemistry or a closely related field with relevant graduate or post‑graduate level research experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Responsibilities will reflect the level of experience and competency of the candidate and can span from early research and development execution to overseeing larger efforts depending on experience
• Proven ability to work in a flexible, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with standard biochemistry techniques in a graduate level academic research setting and preferably in an industry setting.
• Individuals with significant industry experience will be considered and responsibilities will reflect the level of experience of the candidate.
• Experience in the development and validation of in vitro biochemical and data evaluation, especially in the areas of cardiorenal and metabolic diseases.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting data in a team environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and interaction skills with peers and management.

Additional Information

Some domestic and international travel is anticipated and expected. Work is on‑site and the team is located in Pasadena, California.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

The anticipated wage for this position is $141,000 - $231,000.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.