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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.

Company Overview:

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 39,000 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. #WeAreLilly

Organization Overview:

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $1 billion to create a new state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Concord, North Carolina. The brand-new facility will utilize the latest technology to increase the company’s manufacturing capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly and packaging operations. This is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site. The Lilly Concord site will be built using the latest high-tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment.

Position Brand Description:

The Associate Chemist is a technical role in the Quality Control Laboratory helping to ensure the manufacture of products to predetermined standards to meet both Lilly and external requirements by focusing on QC laboratory systems during design, installation, startup, and operation. The Associate Chemist will perform routine lab testing and utilize technical skills for problem solving and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities as per procedures or protocols.

• Accurately record data in reports or LIMS in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements.

• Recognizes deviations from procedures, methods, etc., and initiates investigations as required.

• Verify (SPV) analytical data generated by other analysts within the lab as required.

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities.

• Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required.

• Support lean lab and 5S initiatives.

• Understand the scientific principles required for testing of drug substances and drug product, including the interaction of the chemistry and lab equipment.

• Provide technical support for non-routine (e.g., deviation) investigations.

• Maintain inventory of all supplies and consumables for the laboratory.

Basic Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated relevant experience in a GMP laboratory.

• Previous experience with LC instruments, enterprise chromatography systems and standalone COTS testing instruments.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters in a science or engineering discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.)

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with Empower and LabVantage LIMS.

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate and interact with management, scientists, engineering, and IT personnel.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Preferred training and experience in Root Cause Analysis methodology.

• Ability to work in a lab environment including wearing appropriate PPE and other safety related equipment or considerations.

Other Information:

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

• 8-hour days – Monday through Friday.

• Occasional shift work when required within the lab.

• Travel may be required during project phase.

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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