Chemist - Quality Control

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Chemist to join their Quality Control team in Indianapolis. This role involves performing critical testing of lab samples, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety guidelines, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. You will play a vital part in mentoring lab staff and influencing the technical agenda of the organization. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to improving lives through innovative solutions and excellence in laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is essential.
• Experience with cGMP requirements in API manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate testing of lab samples per GMP and safety guidelines.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for lab improvement.
• Provide technical mentoring to laboratory staff.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Tools

Statistical Tools

Job description

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 around the world 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 give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description:

The Chemist – QC – IAPI performs accurate and timely testing of routine and investigative lab samples in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines. The Chemist – QC - IAPI also participates in second person verification (SPV) of analytical data, laboratory investigations, equipment calibrations and maintenance by executing well-defined protocols and procedures. The Chemist – QC - IAPI identifies, communicates, and owns opportunities for improvement within the lab. The Chemist – QC – IAPI utilizes technical skills to perform in-depth problem solving, proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and complete thorough investigations of atypical data and results. Outcomes of these activities including results, conclusions, and action plans and/or technical documents.

The position is also responsible for technical mentoring of laboratory staff and sharing technical information and best practices within the work group and across plant sites. The Chemist – QC – IAPI participates and influences the technical agenda of the plant or corporation.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Sample Analysis and Reporting

• Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities (such as Forensic Investigations) as per procedures or protocols and reviews that results conform to standards.
• Perform data entry and reviews own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements.
• Recognizes when a deviation from procedures has occurred and initiates an investigation.
• Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as required.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.

Lab Operations

• One in this position will have a primary work schedule from Thursday to Monday to provide weekend support for the raw materials testing and investigational support team.
• Training and mentoring others within lab, where applicable.
• Executes notification to management when required by procedures or standards.
• Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing and testing of intermediates and bulk drug substances, including the interaction of the chemistry and equipment.
• Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess analytical vs. process variability and capability.
• Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g., deviation) investigations.
• Support production floor operations through change proposals, investigations, and deviation root cause analysis.
• Maintain and improve quality systems including method remediation.
• Participate in self-assessments and regulatory agency inspections.
• Ensure that the laboratory meets internal and external quality and supply commitments.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
• Experience and knowledge of cGMP requirements in API manufacturing.

Additional Preferences:

• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Understanding of statistical tools and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills.
• Experience in QA, QC, Manufacturing, Tech Services, or Regulatory Affairs.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Other Information:

• Must complete applicable Learning Plan.
• Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.
• This position may require 24-hour coverage and will require one to be on call.
• This position will primarily support weekend work and will require holiday work to support business needs.
• Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing for extended periods of time, and one must be able to lift at least twenty pounds.