Peptide Downstream Scientist, Mixed Modality

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a passionate chemist for the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, to transfer peptide downstream processes from development to pilot plant operations for early-phase clinical supply. The role emphasizes purification, analytical support, and meticulous documentation to ensure plant readiness for scale-up.

Requires 3+ years in peptide purification/manufacturing, with expertise in reverse-phase chromatography.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in synthesis peptide purification and/or manufacturing environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States (full-time).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and facilitate transfer of peptide downstream manufacturing processes from development labs to pilot plant operations for clinical trial supply.
• Perform peptide purification and isolation; assess purification methods from early phase process research.
• Maintain organized lab notebooks and document technical transfers, SOPs, batch records, and deviation reports.

Skills

peptide purification

manufacturing environments

analytical skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in chemistry or related field

Tools

Reverse-phase chromatography

TFF

Lyophilization

Job description

Lilly is seeking a passionate chemist for the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, to transfer peptide downstream processes from development to pilot plant operations for early-phase clinical supply. The role emphasizes purification, analytical support, and meticulous documentation to ensure plant readiness for scale-up.

Requires 3+ years in peptide purification/manufacturing, with expertise in reverse-phase chromatography.