GMP QC Chemist I – Analytics & Quality

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

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.