Process Scientist - TS​/MS Lab - Lebanon API Manufacturing

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

• Complete laboratory experimentation aimed at achieving the successful process development and transfer
• Develop experimental studies to address process upsets in routine manufacturing
• Design and perform range finding studies to enable effective process characterization
• Identify potential for process optimization to improve yield and throughput
• Coordinate with TS/MS team to setup models to support manufacturing as required.
• Accurately record data in accordance with TS/MS laboratory procedures
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.
• Effective management of multiple projects.
• Utilize technical skills to lead or perform in-depth investigations for out-of-specification results and aberrant data. Draw conclusions and perform root cause analysis investigations and recommend solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Participate in internal/external audits as needed.

• Bachelor degree (4 year College) in a science field related to the lab (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science). Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred but not required.
• 1+ year of laboratory experience in a cGMP environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to independently master assigned processes and to coordinate activities with internal and external partners.
• Advanced degree in Organic Chemistry
• Experience with small molecule pharmaceutical development and characterization.
• Experience in API manufacturing.
• An understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with continuous processing is a plus
• Experience with process characterization is a plus
• Experience transferring processes into GMP manufacturing is a plus
• Experience with chemical process safety/calorimetry is a plus

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