Downstream Scientist-Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences

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.

We currently have an opening for a Downstream/Purification Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) Bioprocess Scientist position (Scientist-TS/MS or Senior Scientist-TS/MS, depending on experience ) . This is an 8-hr days position based in the Kinsale Biotech TS/MS Lab.

The successful candidate will be required to build deep technical expertise in their area of responsibility (including in-depth knowledge of the science behind the molecule and the process), have a strong working knowledge of the laboratory and/or manufacturing equipment set and control systems, and consistently demonstrate strong data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. They may also work to ensure that the process is in-control, capable, and compliant and may play a role in implementing new technologies and process improvements in the lab or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:
The Scientist/Sr. Scientist will be responsible for tertiary loop technical agenda activities from concept to scale up to tech transfer to manufacturing sites; supporting commercialization of new product pipeline and development of technology to support the biotech evolving platform.  

• Interpret complex technical challenges and design and execute experiments to implement productivity improvements for monoclonal antibody commercial processes, while maintaining product quality.
• Work with our commercial manufacturing sites and regulatory functions to implement productivity improvements in Lilly processes.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the science behind Lilly biotech molecules and manufacturing processes.
• Have a strong working knowledge of the laboratory equipment set and control systems and implement new technologies, as required.
• Work with the development organization to align on platform technologies and leverage learning from across the monoclonal network.
• Apply general knowledge of statistics for data analysis
• Generate scientific laboratory reports and technical memorandums, and communicate work and learnings (may include participation at scientific meetings).
• Understand and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to the authorship and review of regulatory submissions and responses to regulatory agencies.
• Document and appropriately communicate all aspects of the work and learnings.
• Provide training and mentorship for new personnel.

Basic Requirements:

• MSc/PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Science, Cell Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline
• Recent Protein Purification/Downstream experience in a lab or manufacturing-based Scientist role

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Demonstrated technical capability with high productivity
• Proven track record of curiosity with learning agility
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with high initiative and data-driven approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to working in different environments, teams etc.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

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