Lilly
healthcare
Scientist-AnalyticalMethodDevelopmentSMDDFoundryReadiness
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“Scientist - Analytical Method Development SMDD Foundry Readiness at Lilly. Skills: analytical method development, chromatography, mass spectrometry, NMR, chemical process development. Develop and optimize analytical methods to accurately measure purity, potency, and other critical quality attributes of small molecule drug substances and synthetic intermediates.. Select and implement appropriate analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, MS) to support chemical process development—independently genera”
What You'll Achieve.
advance drug candidates from early development through manufacturing readiness; analytical methods are suitable for guiding development activities; successfully transferred to GMP laboratories for routine testing and manufacturing support
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; solve critical process development challenges; Identify and apply new scientific concepts
Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises, Travel: 0 to 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice to Have
Experience with chromatographic (LC, GC, IC) method development or validation in pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated industry setting, Working knowledge of mass spectrometry (LC-MS, GC-MS) and NMR spectroscopy, Familiarity with chemical process development, synthetic organic chemistry, and rationales for establishing material specifications and testing plans., Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation., Demonstration of scientific leadership and the ability to influence others., Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, prioritize activities, and navigate ambiguity.
What You'll Do.
Develop and optimize analytical methods to accurately measure purity
and other critical quality attributes of small molecule drug substances and synthetic intermediates.
Select and implement appropriate analytical techniques (HPLC
MS) to support chemical process development—independently generating data that elucidates reaction mechanisms
characterizes kinetic behavior
and identifies process-related impurities.
Perform laboratory activities with a emphasis on safety and technical rigor
while adhering to local policies and procedures.
Identify and apply new scientific concepts
exhibit problem-solving skills
and be self-motivated to contribute across multiple projects.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering closely with synthetic chemists and process engineers to solve critical process development challenges.; Collaborate with synthetic chemists and process engineers to ensure analytical methods are suitable for guiding development activities and can be successfully transferred to GMP laboratories for routine testing and manufacturing support.
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
balance multiple responsibilities, prioritize activities
Full 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. Synthetic Molecule Design and Development has an exciting opportunity for an analytical chemist to join our development group. In this hands-on laboratory role (>70% bench work), you will develop analytical methods and characterize chemical processes to advance drug candidates from early development through manufacturing readiness. You will expand and apply your expertise in chromatographic method development and leverage complementary techniques (mass spectrometry, NMR) while partnering closely with synthetic chemists and process engineers to solve critical process development challenges. The ideal candidate brings practical chromatography experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate analytical data into actionable insights for project teams. **Position Responsibilities:** * Develop and optimize analytical methods to accurately measure purity, potency, and other critical quality attributes of small molecule drug substances and synthetic intermediates. * Select and implement appropriate analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, MS) to support chemical process development—independently generating data that elucidates reaction mechanisms, characterizes kinetic behavior, and identifies process-related impurities. * Collaborate with synthetic chemists and process engineers to ensure analytical methods are suitable for guiding development activities and can be successfully transferred to GMP laboratories for
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