Scientist - QC

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Organization Overview:

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN (Lilly Lebanon API). This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Position Description:

The Scientist-QC is part of the Lilly Lebanon API Quality Control team and provides technical leadership and expertise in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Control laboratory systems to the Lilly Lebanon API site throughout the start-up, implementation, and day to day operations.

The Scientist-QC performs accurate and timely testing of routine and some non-routine lab samples in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines. The Scientist completes second person verification of other’s results. The Scientist also participates in laboratory root cause investigations, equipment evaluations and qualifications, and some quality system improvement initiatives by executing well-defined protocols and procedures. The Scientist shares technical information and best practice within plant sites or group.

In addition, the Scientist-QC will provide technical support to QC operations as part of the organization’s off-hours support strategy.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Sample Analysis and Reporting

Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as requested

Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities as per procedures or protocols. Uses technical knowledge in the review and interpretation of data for conformances to procedures, standards and protocols and/or real-time recognition of aberrant data and results

Perform data entry and reviews own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards and GMP requirements

Problem Solving

Recognizes when a deviation from protocols, procedures, etc. has occurred and initiates and participates in a Root Cause Investigation

Performs investigations for deviations

Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Assist in improvement of quality systems by creating or revising workflows and other lab data collection systems

Follow Lilly standards for CCI/Lean and support/lead departmental or site continuous improvement initiatives

Participate and/or lead laboratory projects in adherence to Lean OpEx standards

Contributes to development of PQEs

Reviews SOPs for executable as written

Shares technical information and best practice within plant sites or group

Lab Operations

Write protocols for non-routine testing or validation with appropriate guidance

Develop equipment qualification protocols with appropriate guidance

Perform routine equipment calibrations or maintenance

Comply with and implement safety standards

Execute notification to management when required by procedures or standards

Initiate change controls and deviations

Train and mentor others.

Develop training materials

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (4-yr College) in a science field related to the lab (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, etc.)

1+ years of experience within a cGMP laboratory environment.

Additional Preferences

Ability to work in a lab environment, including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety required equipment and considerations

Demonstrate strong math and documentation skills

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills

Proficiency with computer systems LIMS, CDS, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Previous experience with cGMP deviation and change control process

Other Information:

Strong potential for a short-term assignment at one of our Indianapolis-based manufacturing facilities.

Tasks may require repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time

Must be able to lift at least 5 liters of liquid

Role may be in support of 24-hour operations, requiring shifts that cover days, nights, and weekends

Overtime or weekend work required, as necessary

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$63,000 - $162,800

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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