Chemist - QC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Chemist I in Indianapolis to perform analytical testing in a GMP-regulated environment, review results, and support investigations. You will help maintain quality systems and collaborate across the organization to ensure safety and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field and 1+ years of experience. The role offers training, career growth, and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing following approved procedures, protocols, and GMP requirements.
• Review, interpret, and document analytical results accurately and thoroughly.
• Perform second-person verification (SPV) of laboratory data generated by other analysts.
• Identify and communicate abnormal results or trends and participate in investigations as needed.
• Enter data into laboratory systems and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Support laboratory investigations, including root cause analyses and deviation investigations.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, methods, and processes.
• Assist in developing, revising, and improving laboratory documentation, worksheets, and procedures.
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and usability.
• Contribute to equipment qualification activities, calibration, and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, quality systems, and operational efficiency.
• Support change controls, deviations, and other quality system activities.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues and site teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members and may help develop training materials.
• Follow all site and corporate safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and actively support health, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

UV spectroscopy

Capillary electrophoresis (CE)

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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—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.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are committed to discovering life-changing medicines, improving disease management, and giving back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

We're looking for talented scientists who are passionate about quality, innovation, and making a difference in patients' lives.

About The Role

As a Chemist I, you will perform laboratory testing to support product quality and compliance within a GMP-regulated environment. You will execute routine and non-routine testing, interpret analytical data, troubleshoot laboratory issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise while collaborating with colleagues across the organization to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

What You'll Do

Analytical Testing & Data Review

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing following approved procedures, protocols, and GMP requirements.
• Review, interpret, and document analytical results accurately and thoroughly.
• Perform second-person verification (SPV) of laboratory data generated by other analysts.
• Identify and communicate abnormal results or trends and participate in investigations as needed.
• Enter data into laboratory systems and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.

Laboratory Operations & Quality

• Support laboratory investigations, including root cause analyses and deviation investigations.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, methods, and processes.
• Assist in developing, revising, and improving laboratory documentation, worksheets, and procedures.
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and usability.
• Contribute to equipment qualification activities, calibration, and maintenance.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, quality systems, and operational efficiency.
• Support change controls, deviations, and other quality system activities.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues and site teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members and may help develop training materials.

Safety

• Follow all site and corporate safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and actively support health, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally within a GMP-regulated industry.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UV spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE), or similar technologies.
• Experience with laboratory systems such as LIMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong data analysis, mathematical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory setting and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques and laboratory technologies.
• Opportunities to participate in investigations, quality improvements, and technical projects.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems.
• A collaborative environment focused on professional growth, innovation, and patient impact.

Why Lilly?

At Lilly, your work directly contributes to improving lives around the world. We invest in our people, foster an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference for patients.

Join us and help make life better for people around the world.

Qualified Applicants

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $169,400.

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.

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