Analytical Chemist — Method Development & Process Readiness

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an analytical chemist to develop and validate chromatographic methods, apply MS and NMR, and support process development from early development to manufacturing readiness. The role is bench-heavy (>70%) and collaborative with synthetic chemists and engineers.

Responsibilities include method development for purity and potency, method transfer to GMP labs, safety, and clear communication of findings to project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor visas for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods to measure purity, potency, and other quality attributes.
• Select and implement analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, MS) to support process development and impurity characterization.
• Collaborate with chemists and process engineers to transfer methods to GMP laboratories for routine testing.
• Perform lab activities with emphasis on safety and rigor, following local policies.
• Apply new concepts and communicate findings clearly to project teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

MS

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an analytical chemist to develop and validate chromatographic methods, apply MS and NMR, and support process development from early development to manufacturing readiness. The role is bench-heavy (>70%) and collaborative with synthetic chemists and engineers.

Responsibilities include method development for purity and potency, method transfer to GMP labs, safety, and clear communication of findings to project teams.